Education Code section 44831

The governing board of a school district shall employ persons in public school service requiring certification qualifications as provided in this code, except that the governing board or a county office of education may contract with or employ an individual who holds a license issued by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board and has earned a masters degree in communication disorders to provide speech and language services if that individual meets the requirements of Section 44332.6 before employment or execution of the contract.

Source: Section 44831, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=44831.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2009; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

Last Updated

Jan. 1, 2009

§ 44831’s source at ca​.gov