AB-606
Education

Certificated employees: professional services credential: out-of-state applicants.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new pathway for out-of-state school counselors and psychologists to obtain California credentials.
  • Creates a two-year preliminary credential for qualified out-of-state applicants with option for two-year renewal.
  • Requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to publish requirements for out-of-state applicants by August 2026.
  • Expands authority for local education agencies to offer professional preparation programs.

Summary

Assembly Member Quirk-Silva's legislation creates a new pathway for out-of-state school counselors, psychologists, and social workers to obtain preliminary professional services credentials in California, addressing the state's need for qualified pupil personnel professionals. The measure establishes a two-year preliminary credential for candidates who hold valid out-of-state credentials in their specialization and meet basic qualifications, including a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and completion of required background checks.

The bill modifies existing credential requirements by expanding the Commission on Teacher Credentialing's authority to approve professional preparation programs offered by local educational agencies across all pupil personnel service areas. Under current law, this authority is limited to child welfare and attendance services programs. The preliminary credentials issued through this pathway remain valid for two years and may be renewed once for an additional two-year period, provided credential holders demonstrate satisfactory progress as determined by their employing school district, county office of education, or charter school.

To facilitate implementation, the Commission must develop and maintain a public checklist of requirements and processes for out-of-state credential holders by August 2026. The measure preserves existing credential pathways while adding this alternative route for qualified out-of-state professionals to serve in California schools.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Education Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Education Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 606 Quirk-Silva Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass. To Consent Calendar
Assembly Education Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Education Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
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Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Anna CaballeroD
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Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Aisha WahabD
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Committee Member
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Christopher CabaldonD
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Committee Member
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Laura RichardsonD
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Introduced By

Sharon Quirk-Silva
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/8/2025)

Latest Voting History

June 23, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new pathway for out-of-state school counselors and psychologists to obtain California credentials.
  • Creates a two-year preliminary credential for qualified out-of-state applicants with option for two-year renewal.
  • Requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to publish requirements for out-of-state applicants by August 2026.
  • Expands authority for local education agencies to offer professional preparation programs.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Sharon Quirk-Silva
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Quirk-Silva's legislation creates a new pathway for out-of-state school counselors, psychologists, and social workers to obtain preliminary professional services credentials in California, addressing the state's need for qualified pupil personnel professionals. The measure establishes a two-year preliminary credential for candidates who hold valid out-of-state credentials in their specialization and meet basic qualifications, including a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and completion of required background checks.

The bill modifies existing credential requirements by expanding the Commission on Teacher Credentialing's authority to approve professional preparation programs offered by local educational agencies across all pupil personnel service areas. Under current law, this authority is limited to child welfare and attendance services programs. The preliminary credentials issued through this pathway remain valid for two years and may be renewed once for an additional two-year period, provided credential holders demonstrate satisfactory progress as determined by their employing school district, county office of education, or charter school.

To facilitate implementation, the Commission must develop and maintain a public checklist of requirements and processes for out-of-state credential holders by August 2026. The measure preserves existing credential pathways while adding this alternative route for qualified out-of-state professionals to serve in California schools.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/8/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Education Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Education Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 606 Quirk-Silva Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass. To Consent Calendar
Assembly Education Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Education Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

June 23, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member