(

a) Notwithstanding any provision of this

chapter and as an expedited alternative to

Section 44270, the commission may issue a preliminary services credential with a specialization in administrative services to a candidate who completes the following requirements:

(1) Possess a teaching or services credential as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (

a) of

Section 44270.

(2) Completes the experience requirement specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (

a) of

Section 44270.

(3) Successfully passes a test adopted by the commission, upon a finding by the commission that the test is aligned to state administrator preparation standards. (

b) Notwithstanding any provision of this

chapter and as an alternative to

Section 44270.1, the commission may issue a professional clear services credential with a specialization in administrative services to a candidate who holds or is eligible for a preliminary services credential with a specialization in administrative services, and who meets one of the following requirements:

(1) Successfully completes a program that is accredited by the commission for the professional clear services credential with a specialization in administrative services and receives a recommendation for the credential from the program.

(2) Demonstrates mastery of commission accredited fieldwork performance standards for a professional clear services credential with a specialization in administrative services, and receives a recommendation for the professional clear services credential with a specialization in administrative services from a commission accredited program. The fieldwork performance standards required pursuant to this paragraph shall be as rigorous as all other fieldwork performance standards required by the commission to obtain a professional clear services credential with a specialization in administrative services.

(3) Passes a national administrator performance assessment adopted by the commission.