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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 7Pt. 51Ch. 3Art. 1§ 87449 Adult Instructor Tenure Hours

§ 87449 Adult Instructor Tenure Hours

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§ 87449 Adult Instructor Tenure Hours

Key Takeaways

  • •Teachers for adults get permanent job status after working a trial period.
  • •Their permanent job hours are based on the average hours they worked during their trial period.
  • •They can't get permanent status for more than one full-time job.
  • •Their permanent job hours can be reduced if needed, following other rules.

Example

A teacher works 20 hours a week for 3 years during their trial period. After that, they get a permanent job.

The teacher's permanent job will be for 20 hours a week, because that's the average they worked during their trial period.

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

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§ 87449 Adult Instructor Tenure Hours

When an instructor of classes for adults serves sufficient probationary time to be eligible for election to permanent classification in that district, his or her tenure shall be for service which is equivalent to the average number of hours per week which he or she has served during his or her probationary years. In no case shall such an employee be classified as permanent for more than one full-time assignment. The service for which such a person has acquired tenure may be reduced in conformity with Sections 87743 and 87744. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1302, Sec. 63. Effective September 25, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationemployeeteacherprobationeffective septemberelectionclassificationassignment

Related Statutes

  • § 87454 Tenured Faculty Administrative Assignments
  • § 87458.1 Teacher Certification Probation Rules
  • § 87463 Faculty Rights In Joint Programs
  • § 87471 Occupational Instructor Service Exclusion
  • § 44424 Credential Revocation Violent Felonies

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 87449.
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