5 CCR s 80001

Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, s 80001

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 5. EDUCATION
DIVISION 8. COMMISSION ON TEACHER CREDENTIALING
CHAPTER 1. CREDENTIALS ISSUED UNDER THE TEACHER PREPARATION AND LICENSING
LAW OF 1970
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
This database is current through 01/26/07, Register 2007, No. 4
s 80001. Definitions and Terms.

For purposes of Part VIII:
(a) "Applicant" means any applicant for a credential issued by the
Commission.

(b) "Application for a credential" includes an application for a
credential, an application for a renewal of a credential, an application
to add new authorizations to an existing credential, or a request to take
any special action in relation to the issuance of a credential.

(c) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Commission pursuant to Education
Code Section 44218.

(d) "Commission" means the Commission on Teacher Credentialing as defined
in Education Code Section 44203(a) and as constituted under Education Code
Section 44210.

(e) "Credential" means any credential, life diploma, permit, or document
issued by, or under the jurisdiction of, the Commission which entitles the
holder thereof to perform services for which certification qualifications
are required.

(f) "Degree" means a baccalaureate or higher degree as specified in
Education Code Section 44259(a) earned through an approved college or
university, regardless of its title, when the degree program contains no
less subject matter preparation than a similar degree in a subject field
other than professional education in the same institution.

(g) "Denial" includes the denial of any portion of an application for a
credential, even though the requested credential is issued or renewed.

(h) "Executive Secretary" means the Executive Secretary to the Commission
pursuant to Education Code Section 44220.

(i) "Issuance" means the granting of a credential based upon the
application for or renewal of that credential.

(j) "Vice-Chairman" means the Vice-Chairman to the Commission.

(k) "Professional" credential means a credential for which all statutory
and regulatory requirements have been met, excluding credentials issued on
partial, preliminary, or emergency bases. A "clear" credential means a
professional credential as herein defined.

(l) "Signature" or "signed" as used in this Chapter may include an
electronic signature, as defined in Government Code section 16.5 and the
California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Sections 22002 and 22005 or under
any applicable state or federal law.

(m) "Submitted" as used in this Chapter includes any documentation
required by the Commission that is delivered in-person, via a delivery
service or electronically.

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference:
Sections 44252 and 44267.5, Education Code.

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 5-30-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register
78,
No. 22).

2. Amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register
79,
No. 2).

3. Amendment filed 7-25-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register
83,
No. 30).

4. New subsections (l)-(m) and amendment of Note filed 5-8-2002 as an
emergency; operative 5-8-2002 (Register 2002, No. 19). A Certificate of
Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-5-2002 or emergency language
will be
repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. A Certificate of Compliance as to 5-8-2002 order transmitted to OAL
9-5-2002
and filed 10-17-2002 (Register 2002, No. 42).

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