AB 2652CALIFORNIASession 20252026

AB 2652 allows teacher candidates to use alternative language proficiency assessments for world language credentials

Original title: Teacher credentialing: world languages: subject matter examinations: language proficiency assessments.

July 13, 2026

Teacher Credentialing World Languages Education Policy Teacher Certification Teachercredentialing languageproficiencyassessments subjectmatterexaminations worldlanguages

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The Frame

What this does

This bill expands the pool of eligible world language teachers by removing the barrier of missing state-administered exams, directly affecting teacher candidates and school districts seeking to fill language instruction positions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Teacher candidates

Candidates gain an alternative method to fulfill subject matter and language proficiency requirements for credentials.

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

The commission is authorized to accept alternative postsecondary assessments for credentialing purposes.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

AB 2652 allows teacher candidates to meet subject matter or language proficiency requirements by completing a comparable postsecondary assessment if the Commission on Teacher Credentialing does not currently offer an exam for that specific world language. This change provides a new pathway for educators to earn credentials in languages where state-administered testing is unavailable.

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this bill affect?

It affects teacher candidates seeking credentials in world languages and school districts that need to hire teachers for those languages.

Can I use this new pathway for any language?

No, this pathway is specifically for world languages where the Commission on Teacher Credentialing does not currently provide a state-administered .

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Sources

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