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HomeEducation CodeCh. 1Art. 4§ 56060 Special Education Certification Requirement

§ 56060 Special Education Certification Requirement

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§ 56060 Special Education Certification Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •Only trained and certified teachers can work in special education jobs.
  • •If you don’t have the right certificate, you can’t take over a special education teacher’s job.
  • •This rule makes sure kids with special needs get help from people who know how to teach them.

Example

A school needs a teacher for kids with learning disabilities.

The school can’t just hire anyone—like a regular teacher or a helper without the special training. They must hire someone with the right special education certificate to make sure the kids get the best help.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 56060 Special Education Certification Requirement

A noncredentialed person shall not substitute for any special education certificated position. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 797, Sec. 9. Effective July 28, 1980.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 56061 Special Education Substitute Limits
  • § 56062 Special Education Substitute Priorities
  • § 56063 Substitute Teacher Credentialing Responsibility
  • § 47601 Charter School Establishment Goals
  • § 48071 Deficient Grades Retention Policy

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 56060.
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