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Section 44244 Of Article 3. Committee Of Credentials From California Education Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 25. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.
44244
. (a) At least 30 days prior to any formal review of the
Committee of Credentials at which the application of an applicant or
credential of a holder is to be considered, the committee shall
notify the applicant or holder of the specific allegations of
misconduct that make the application or credential subject to adverse
action. The notification shall be in ordinary and concise language
and set forth the acts or omissions charged and the statutes or rules
violated. Supplemental allegations of misconduct shall be sent to
the holder or applicant at least 30 days prior to the formal review.
The portions of the investigation of the original or supplemental
allegations that constitute the basis for the allegations shall be
open to inspection and copying by the holder or applicant and his or
her attorney. The statement of the allegations shall inform the
applicant or holder that the allegations, if true, are sufficient to
cause his or her application or credential to be subject to adverse
action.
(b) (1) The formal review shall be held no later than six months after the commencement of the initial review as set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 44242.5. The formal review shall determine either that no adverse action shall be taken or that the allegations are sufficient to cause his or her application or credential to be subject to adverse action.
(2) All testimony before the committee shall be verified under penalty of perjury by oath or affirmation. The chairperson of the committee may administer the oath or affirmation. The chairperson may designate staff to administer the oath or affirmation for statements taken during the investigation of allegations of misconduct.
(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), the chairperson of the commission may grant the committee an extension of time, not exceeding six months, when the committee demonstrates that additional time is necessary to complete its investigation or determination, as described in subdivision (b).
(d) The recommendation of the committee shall be in writing and a copy of the recommendation shall be delivered to the credentialholder or applicant personally or sent to him or her by certified mail within 14 days after the formal review, together with specific information relative to any appeal rights to which the credentialholder or applicant is entitled.
(b) (1) The formal review shall be held no later than six months after the commencement of the initial review as set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 44242.5. The formal review shall determine either that no adverse action shall be taken or that the allegations are sufficient to cause his or her application or credential to be subject to adverse action.
(2) All testimony before the committee shall be verified under penalty of perjury by oath or affirmation. The chairperson of the committee may administer the oath or affirmation. The chairperson may designate staff to administer the oath or affirmation for statements taken during the investigation of allegations of misconduct.
(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), the chairperson of the commission may grant the committee an extension of time, not exceeding six months, when the committee demonstrates that additional time is necessary to complete its investigation or determination, as described in subdivision (b).
(d) The recommendation of the committee shall be in writing and a copy of the recommendation shall be delivered to the credentialholder or applicant personally or sent to him or her by certified mail within 14 days after the formal review, together with specific information relative to any appeal rights to which the credentialholder or applicant is entitled.
