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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Upon the recommendation of the governing board of a school district, the commission may issue an eminence credential to any person who has achieved eminence in a field of endeavor taught or service practiced in the public schools of California. This credential shall authorize teaching or the performance of services in the public schools in the subject or subject area or service and at the level or levels approved by the commission as designated on the credential.
Each credential so issued shall be issued initially for a two-year period and may be renewed for a three-year period by the commission upon the request of the governing board of the school district. Upon completion of the three-year renewal period, the holder of an eminence credential shall be eligible upon application for a professional clear teaching credential.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Education Code - EDC § 44262 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/education-code/edc-sect-44262/
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