Montana Administrative Code

10.57.107 EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION OF EMPLOYMENT In accordance with 20-4-111, MCA, district administrators who have exhausted all possibilities for hiring a licensed teacher may request that the Superintendent of Public Instruction issue an emergency authorization of employment to…

10.57.108 SUBSTITUTE TEACHING (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA History: Eff. 4/13/76; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; AMD, 1978 MAR p. 1491, Eff. 10/27/78; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02.

10.57.109 UNUSUAL CASES The Board of Public Education is aware that these licensure rules cannot cover all the special circumstances that can arise. Therefore, theSuperintendent of Public Instructionis authorized to exercise judgment in unusual casesand report any such actions to…

10.57.110 AREA OF PERMISSIVE SPECIALIZED COMPETENCY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-4-103, MCA History: NEW, 1994 MAR p. 954, Eff. 4/15/94; AMD, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02; AMD, 2003 MAR p. 554, Eff. 3/28/03; REP, 2009 MAR p. 345,…

10.57.112 LICENSE OF EXCHANGE TEACHERS A Class 5 license may be issued to an exchange teacher as defined in ARM 10.57.102(11)who is on an exchange program with a school district or university. Authorizing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute…

10.57.113 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS (TRANSFERRED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA History: NEW, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02; AMD & TRANS, 2003 MAR p. 554, Eff. 3/28/03.

10.57.114 INTERNSHIPS Internships are defined in ARM 10.55.602. As part of an internship agreement, the parties must agree to the following: the intern will complete the requirements for the appropriate endorsement within three years; the school district will provide local superv…

10.57.201 GENERAL PROVISIONS TO ISSUE LICENSES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-4-103, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; AMD, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02; AMD, 2003 MAR p. 554, Eff. 3/28/03; AMD, 2004 MAR p. 2910, Eff. 1…

10.57.201A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK The National Child Protection Act of 1993, as amended, (codified at 42 United States Code sections 5119a and 5119c) (the "Act") authorizes a state and national criminal history background check to determine the fitness of an employee, …

10.57.202 APPROVED PROGRAMS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; AMD, 1995 MAR p. 628, Eff. 4/28/95; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02.

10.57.203 TRAINING EVALUATION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-103, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02.

10.57.204 EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION The determination of appropriate educational experience shall be made by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Authorizing statute(s): 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-4-103, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; AMD, 1978 MA…

10.57.205 CONVERSION PROGRAM SECONDARY TO ELEMENTARY (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-106, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; REP, 1995 MAR p. 628, Eff. 4/28/95.

10.57.206 EQUIVALENCY (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; REP, 1992 MAR p. 230, Eff. 3/1/92.

10.57.207 CORRESPONDENCE EXTENSION AND INSERVICE CREDITS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121(1), 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, 20-4-103, 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; AMD, 1978 MAR p. 1488, Eff. 10…

10.57.208 REINSTATEMENT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121(1), 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, 20-4-103, 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA History: AMD, 1978 MAR p. 1489, Eff. 10/27/78; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 844, Eff. 8/14/81; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 990, …

10.57.209 EXTENSION OF LICENSES FOR MILITARY SERVICE When a person employed in a position requiring a Montana educator license is called into active military service, the unexpired term of an active educator license shall be extended in proportion to the length of active military…

10.57.210 HEALTH EXAMINATION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-1-104, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; REP, 1992 MAR p. 1473, Eff. 7/17/92.

10.57.211 TEST FOR CERTIFICATION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121(1), 20-4-102(1) and (5), MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102(1) and (5), MCA History: NEW, 1985 MAR p. 1018, Eff. 7/1/86; AMD, 1990 MAR p. 1547, Eff. 8/17/90; AMD, 1991 MAR p. 298, …

10.57.211A EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA History: NEW, 2002 MAR p. 1463, Eff. 5/17/02; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02.

10.57.212 MINIMUM SCORES ON TEST OF BASIC SKILLS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121(1), MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102(1) and (5), MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1020, Eff. 6/13/86; AMD, 1995 MAR p. 628, Eff. 4/28/95; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2979, Eff.…

10.57.213 REPORTING OF DENIAL OF INITIAL CERTIFICATION, OF REINSTATEMENT OR OF RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA History: NEW, 2000 MAR p. 1510, Eff. 6/16/00; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3309,…

10.57.215 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS Montana Class 1, 2, 3, and 6 educator licenses may be renewed with verification of 60professional developmentunits earned during the five years of validity through August 31 of the year the license expires. Applicants fo…

10.57.216 APPROVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL ACTIVITY Organizations wishing to offer professional development activities for the award ofprofessional developmentunits must receive approval from the Superintendent of Public Instruction prior to offering activities. Stat…

10.57.217 APPEAL PROCESS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Decisions of the Superintendent of Public Instruction on matters ofprofessional developmentunit activity or provider status may be appealed to the Board of Public Education pursuant to ARM 10.57.603. Authorizing statu…

10.57.218 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT VERIFICATION Applications to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for license renewal shall include a listing of the activities completed for renewal as required by ARM 10.57.215. The licensee is responsible for maintaining official doc…

10.57.219 CONVERSION FROM RENEWAL CREDITS TO RENEWAL UNITS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-108, MCA History: NEW, 1992 MAR p. 794, Eff. 3/1/92; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02.

10.57.220 RECENCY OF CREDIT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-4-102, 20-4-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-4-102, 20-4-103, 20-4-106, MCA History: NEW, 1992 MAR p. 795, Eff. 4/17/92; AMD, 1995 MAR p. 628, Eff. 4/28/95; AMD, 1998 MAR p. 2753, Eff. 7/17/98; AMD, 2000 MAR p.…

10.57.221 RECIPROCITY FOR MILITARY SPOUSES/DEPENDENTS A Class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 license may be issued to a military spouse and/or dependents who holds a current, out-of-state unrestricted license. The license shall be valid for a term of five years. The applicant must: be the spou…

10.57.222 EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM VERIFICATION The Superintendent of Public Instruction has discretion to deny licensure consistent with these rules if the standards for an educator preparation program are not substantially equivalent to or greater than the standards require…

10.57.301 ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION The only endorsements on Montana teaching, administrative, or specialist licenses are those approved by the Board of Public Education. An initial endorsement may be granted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction based on the program of study…

10.57.302 COMPUTER ENDORSEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-103, MCA History: NEW, 1991 MAR p. 300, Eff. 3/15/91; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02.

10.57.401 CLASS 1 PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 158, Eff. 2/16/79; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 591, Eff. 5/15/…

10.57.402 CLASS 2 STANDARD TEACHING CERTIFICATE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121(1), 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, 20-4-103, 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; AMD, 1978 MAR p. 1490, Eff. 10/27/78; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 845…

10.57.403 CLASS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-106, 20-4-106(1) (c), 20-4-108, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; AMD, 1978 MAR p. 1490, Eff. 10/27/78; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 2645, Eff. 9/26/80; AM…

10.57.404 CLASS 4 VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA History: Eff. 6/9/75; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 2645, Eff. 9/26/80; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 230, Eff. 3/1/92; AMD, 199…

10.57.405 CLASS 5 PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA History: Eff. 4/21/75; AMD, Eff. 4/13/76; ARM Pub. 11/25/77; AMD, 1978 MAR p. 1490, Eff. 10/27/78; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 2645…

10.57.406 CLASS 6 SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 628, Eff. 4/28/95; AMD, 1998 MAR p. 1919, Eff. 7/17/98; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02.…

10.57.410 CLASS 2 STANDARD TEACHER'S LICENSE A Class 2 standard teacher's license shall be valid for a term of five years. Applicants for an initial Montana Class 2 standard teacher'slicense whose degree is more than five years old and who do not have current out-of-state licensu…

10.57.411 CLASS 1 PROFESSIONAL TEACHER'S LICENSE A Class 1 professional teacher's license shall be valid for a period of five years. To obtain a Class 1 professional teacher's license an applicant must submit verification of all the following: eligibility for the Class 2 standard…

10.57.412 CLASS 1 AND 2 ENDORSEMENTS Subject field endorsement must be in areas approved for endorsement by the Board of Public Education. Areas approved for endorsement on Class 1 and 2 licenses include the following: agriculture, art K-12, biology, business education, chemistry…

10.57.413 CLASS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE A Class 3 administrative license shall be valid for a period of five years. Appropriate administrative areas which may be approved for license endorsement are: elementary principal, secondary principal, K-12 principal, K-12 superintendent,…

10.57.414 CLASS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE - SUPERINTENDENT ENDORSEMENT To obtain a superintendent endorsement an applicant must provide verification of all of the following: an education specialist, masterʹs, or doctoral degree from an institutionally accredited college or univers…

10.57.415 CLASS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE - PRINCIPAL ENDORSEMENTS To obtain an elementary, secondary, or K-12principal endorsement an applicant must provide verification of: a minimum of three years of teaching or school counselingexperience with a license as defined in ARM 10.57…

10.57.416 CLASS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE - SECONDARY PRINCIPAL ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA History: NEW, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02; AM…

10.57.417 CLASS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE - K-12 PRINCIPAL ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-4-102, MCA Implementing statute(s): Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA History: NEW, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02; AMD, 20…

10.57.418 CLASS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE - SUPERVISOR ENDORSEMENT To obtain a supervisorendorsement in specific fields such as math, music, and school counseling an applicant must provide verification of: completion of an approved educator preparation program with a recommendatio…

10.57.419 CLASS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE - SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR ENDORSEMENT To obtain a supervisor endorsementin the specific field of special education an applicant must provide verification of: completion, at an institutionally accredited college or university, of a mas…

10.57.420 CLASS 4 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION LICENSE A Class 4 license is specific to career and technical education and shall be valid for a period of five years. There are three types of Class 4 licenses: A Class 4A license issued to individuals holding a valid Montana teac…