Can You Teach in California Schools With Felonies, Drug Related?

Published July 19, 2013

Question by angelaamerson1999: Can you teach in California schools with felonies, drug related?
I have a few felonies on my jacket that are over 10 years old, can I still become a certified teacher in California?

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Answer by Turk
As far as I know, unless any laws have changed, you can not in any state. That applies to misdemeanors, too, last I checked. Sorry 🙁 I think that’s something that needs changed. It’s not right for someone to do their time or pay for their crime and then not be able to give something back, especially when they want to. You might look into private schools however, they’re under different laws than public. Good luck!

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