44251.
(a) The period for which a credential, as authorized under Section 44250 issued prior to September 1, 1985, is valid credential issued before September 1, 1985, as authorized under Section 44250, is valid shall be as follows:(1) For an internship credential: two years.
(2) For a preliminary credential, pending completion of the clear credential program: five years.
(3) For a life credential: the life of the holder.
(b) The period for which a credential issued on or after September 1, 1985, as authorized under Section 44250
44250, is valid, valid shall be as follows:
(1) For an internship credential: two years.
(2) For a preliminary credential, pending completion of a beginning teacher induction program approved by the commission or the clear credential program: five years.
(3) For a clear teaching or services credential: the life of the holder, if the holder submits an application and fee for renewal every five years and meets all professional fitness requirements under Sections 44339, 44340, and
44341.
(4)For a clear services credential: the life of the holder, if the holder submits an application and fee for renewal every five years and meets all professional fitness requirements under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.