This story was updated to include the 2019-20 passing rates for both the CBEST and CSET. California’s newly approved state budget allows teacher candidates to skip two of the tests that had been ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's newly approved state budget allows teacher candidates to skip two of the tests that had been required to earn a teaching credential if they take approved coursework.

Note: In the 2021-22 state budget, California policymakers removed the requirement of passing the CBEST and CSET exams to earn a credential. Please see this article for updated information. As a ...

California teaching credential candidates are required by law to verify their subject matter knowledge and competencies and are provided two alternative paths for fulfilling this requirement. One way ...