Basic Skills Requirements (BSR)
In order to obtain a teaching credential in the state of California all students must demonstrate Basic Skills which acknowledges the ability to understand basic reading, math and writing.
Bsr is fulfilled with bachelor's degree, effective immediately.
On June 29, 2024, Governor Newsom signed a budget trailer bill, SB 153 (Chap. 38, Statutes of 2024), that allow candidates to use their bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education as demonstration of the basic skills requirement, effective immediately. You can read more about this update here.
Current CSUF Undergraduate Students seeking Formal Approval of the Basic Skills Requirement for Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers
Complete the Basic Skills Verification Form
, include supporting documentation (i.e. official transcripts, copies of official transcripts or official exam reports, etc.) and upload here.
