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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 30Ch. 1Art. 3.9§ 56058 Special Education Teacher Qualifications

§ 56058 Special Education Teacher Qualifications

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§ 56058 Special Education Teacher Qualifications

Key Takeaways

  • •Special education teachers must be 'highly qualified' to teach.
  • •They need to meet the same rules as other teachers in the U.S.
  • •These rules are set by federal laws and regulations.

Example

A teacher wants to work in a special education classroom.

The teacher must prove they are 'highly qualified,' just like any other teacher. This means they need the right training and skills to teach kids with special needs.

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

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§ 56058 Special Education Teacher Qualifications

Special education teachers providing instruction and educational services under this part shall meet the same “highly qualified” requirements, as defined in Section 1401(10) of Title 20 of the United States Code, and in Section 300.18 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and personnel qualifications described in Section 1412(a)(14) of Title 20 of the United States Code, and in Section 300.156 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 454, Sec. 9. Effective October 10, 2007.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationhighly qualifiedstudentteacherregulationfineunited states codeeffective october

Related Statutes

  • § 56059 Teacher Qualification Limits
  • § 56040.1 Inclusive Education Requirements
  • § 48000.1 Unit Definition And Funding Penalty
  • § 56033.5 Special Education Support Services
  • § 56040 Free Special Education Services

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 56058.
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