Exchange and sojourn teachers

October 12, 2022

This circular is being reissued to provide information and guidance concerning "exchange" and "sojourn" teachers. CalSTRS is required to apply and enforce the provisions of Education Code section 22601 and does not have any authority to grant CalSTRS membership to any individual who is working as either an "exchange" or "sojourn" teacher based on the definitions set forth in Education Code sections 44853 and 44856.