The new California Arts Standards were approved by the State Board of Education on January 8, 2019. They can be found at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/vapacontentstds.asp
California cuts the number of tests teachers must take to earn credential:
https://edsource.org/2021/california-cuts-the-number-of-tests-teachers-must-take-to-earn-credential/658142l
A Boost for Aspiring Educators
https://www.cta.org/educator/posts/a-boost-for-aspiring-educators