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Fee Waivers
Registration fees for the California educator examinations and performance assessments are being waived for eligible California residents to test for free. The fee waivers do not apply to the NES and WEST–E examinations.
Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) is being retired and will no longer be offered after June 30, 2025. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing has adopted a transition plan for the RICA Written Examination and RICA Video Performance Assessment pursuant to the Commission's work to implement Senate Bill 488 (Chap. 678, Stats. 2021)
, commonly referred to as SB 488.
Select your California educator assessment below for information about: dates and sites; fees and payment; requesting alternative arrangements; registration, testing, and score reporting policies; passing scores; preparation materials; and more.
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