California · Education Code
EDC §44860: No person shall be employed as principal of a school of six or more certificated employees unless he or she holds a valid school administration credential and at least one of the following: a teaching
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No person shall be employed as principal of a school of six or more certificated employees unless he or she holds a valid school administration credential and at least one of the following: a teaching credential, or a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel, health, clinical or rehabilitative, or librarian services.
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