South Dakota Administrative Code

Rule 24:28:09:35 CEO permit. 24:28:09:35. CEO permit. The CEO permit is a five-year renewable permit issued in the field of educational leadership to an individual from outside the traditional educational route. A CEO serves in the leadership role for the public or department-acc…

Rule 24:28:09:36 CEO permit eligibility requirements. 24:28:09:36. CEO permit eligibility requirements. The CEO permit is issued to an applicant who: (1) Holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; (2) Has a minimum of three y…

Rule 24:28:09:37 Limitations of a CEO permit. 24:28:09:37. Limitations of a CEO permit. Holders of a CEO permit may not complete teacher evaluations or be designated as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, or assistant principal. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective Ju…

Rule 24:28:09:38 CTE instructor permit. 24:28:09:38. CTE instructor permit. The CTE instructor permit is awarded to individuals who qualify to teach in specific CTE fields. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020. General Authority: SDCL…

Rule 24:28:09:38.01 Length of CTE instructor permit. 24:28:09:38.01. Length of CTE instructor permit. The initial CTE instructor permit is a three-year permit that can be renewed upon completion of subdivision 24:28:09:39(3). A subsequent permit is a five-year renewable permit. S…

24:28:09:39. CTE instructor permit eligibility requirements. The career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit may be issued to an applicant who: (1) Holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent; (2) Has one of the following: (a) An associate of applied sci…

Rule 24:28:09:40 CTE instructor permit employer requirements. 24:28:09:40. CTE instructor permit employer requirements. The employing public or department-accredited school must meet the following requirements until the CTE instructor completes the requirements of 24:28:09:39(3):…

Rule 24:28:09:41 Limitations of a CTE instructor permit. 24:28:09:41. Limitations of a CTE instructor permit. Holders of a CTE instructor permit are limited to the following endorsement areas: (1) CTE career pathway; (2) Education and training career cluster; or (3) Law, public s…

Rule 24:28:09:42 Library science permit. 24:28:09:42. Library science permit. The library science permit is a five-year renewable permit awarded to a non-educator entering the education profession as a school librarian in grades K-12. The library science permit is limited to the …

Rule 24:28:09:43 Library science permit eligibility requirements. 24:28:09:43. Library science permit eligibility requirements. A library science permit may be issued to an applicant who: (1) Has a master's degree or higher in library science; (2) Passes the state-designated peda…

24:28:09:44. Library science permit employer requirements. The employing school district or department-accredited school shall provide a mentor during the first two years of employment as a librarian. Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2…

24:28:09:45. Student teacher permit. The student teacher permit is issued to an individual who is under the direct supervision of an assigned cooperating teacher. The student teacher permit is limited to an individual who has: (1) Met the requirements of the regionally accredited…

24:28:09:45.01. Duration of student teacher permit. The student teacher permit is a one-year, non-renewable permit. Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023. General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.…

24:28:09:46. Student teacher permit--Employer requirements. The school partner or department-accredited school must follow the guidelines as determined by the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program. Source: 49 SDR 104, effe…

24:28:09:47. Student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements. The regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program attended by the student teacher shall: (1) Ensure the student teacher candidat…

24:28:09:48. Advanced student teacher permit. The advanced student teacher permit is issued to an individual who does not require direct supervision by an assigned cooperating teacher. A school partner or department-accredited school may employ an individual who has been issued a…

24:28:09:48.01. Duration of advanced student teacher permit. The advanced student teacher permit is a one-year, non-renewable permit. Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023. General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43…

24:28:09:49. Advanced student teacher permit--Employer requirements. The employing school partner or department-accredited school shall: (1) Verify the applicant has a valid advanced student teacher permit; (2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher w…

24:28:09:50. Advanced student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements. The regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program attended by the student teacher shall provide sign-off on the student…

24:28:09:51. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -- Description. The one-year CTE instructor educator permit may be issued to an individual who is qualified to teach in a specific CTE field pursuant to the requirements of § 24:28:09:53. Source…

24:28:09:52. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -- Duration. The one-year CTE instructor educator permit may only be issued for one year but may be renewed each year upon completion of the requirements of § 24:28:17:28. Source: 50 SDR 158, ef…

24:28:09:53. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -- Eligibility requirements. A one-year CTE instructor educator permit may be issued to an applicant who holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent and one or more of the followi…

24:28:09:54. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit --Employer requirements. If an offer of employment is accepted by someone who is qualified to teach pursuant to § 24:28:09:53 but is not a certified educator, the employing school district or de…

24:28:09:55. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit --Limitations of endorsements. An applicant for a one-year CTE instructor educator permit is eligible for only the following CTE endorsements: (1) Accounting career pathway; (2) Agribusiness car…

Rule 24:28:10:01 Persons required to hold an alternative preliminary certificate. 24:28:10:01. Persons required to hold an alternative preliminary certificate. An applicant for a general education alternative certificate, career and technical education (CTE) alternative certifica…

Rule 24:28:10:02 General requirements. 24:28:10:02. General requirements. The applicant shall: (1) Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; (2) Have an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree or higher in a CTE field; (…

Rule 24:28:10:03 Application process for an alternative preliminary certificate. 24:28:10:03. Application process for an alternative preliminary certificate. The applicant for an alternative preliminary teaching certificate shall submit: (1) Documentation that the requirements of…

Rule 24:28:10:04 Review of application for an alternative preliminary certificate. 24:28:10:04. Review of application for an alternative preliminary certificate. Within ten business days of receipt of a complete application pursuant to § 24:28:10:03, the Secretary shall determine…

Rule 24:28:10:05 Duration certificate. 24:28:10:05. Duration certificate. The alternative preliminary certificate is a two-year renewable certificate. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 …

Rule 24:28:11:01 General education alternative certification. 24:28:11:01. General education alternative certification. An applicant for a general education alternative certificate may teach as a grade five through eight elementary teacher, secondary teacher, or K-12 teacher whil…

24:28:11:02. General requirements. To obtain a general education alternative certification, the applicant must have: (1) A valid alternative preliminary certificate pursuant to chapter 24:28:10; (2) A qualifying offer of employment from a school district or department-accredited …

Rule 24:28:11:03 Application process for general education alternative teaching certificate. 24:28:11:03. Application process for general education alternative teaching certificate. The applicant for a general education alternative teaching certificate shall submit: (1) Documenta…

Rule 24:28:11:04 Scope of certificate. 24:28:11:04. Scope of certificate. A general education alternative teaching certificate holder may not teach grades or content areas beyond the endorsements listed on the certificate. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. General Autho…

Rule 24:28:11:05 Duration. 24:28:11:05. Duration. The general education alternative teaching certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 of the following year. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. Law Implement…

Rule 24:28:11:06 Maximum length of the general education alternative teaching certificate. 24:28:11:06. Maximum length of the general education alternative teaching certificate. The applicant has three years to complete the general education alternative teaching certificate. The …

Rule 24:28:11:07 Repealed. 24:28:11:07. Employer requirements. Repealed. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

Rule 24:28:11:08 Employer requirements. 24:28:11:08. Employer requirements. A school district or department-accredited school employing a general education alternative teaching certificate applicant shall: (1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate; …

Rule 24:28:11:09 Repealed. 24:28:11:09. Requirements to obtain a professional certificate. Repealed. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

Rule 24:28:11:10 Requirements to obtain a professional teaching certificate. 24:28:11:10. Requirements to obtain a professional teaching certificate. To advance from a general education alternative certificate to a professional teaching certificate, the applicant shall: (1) Compl…

24:28:12:01. Career and technical education (CTE) alternative certification. An applicant for CTE alternative certification may teach grade seven through twelve CTE endorsement areas while pursuing certification. An applicant may not teach early childhood education, elementary ed…

24:28:12:02. General requirements. To obtain a career and technical education (CTE) alternative certification, the applicant must have: (1) A valid alternative preliminary certificate according to chapter 24:28:10; (2) A qualifying offer of employment from a school district or de…

Rule 24:28:12:03 Application process for CTE alternative teaching certificate. 24:28:12:03. Application process for CTE alternative teaching certificate. An applicant for a CTE alternative teaching certificate shall submit: (1) Documentation that the requirements of § 24:28:12:02…

Rule 24:28:12:04 Scope of certificate. 24:28:12:04. Scope of certificate. A CTE alternative teaching certificate holder may not teach content areas beyond the endorsements listed on the certificate. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13…

Rule 24:28:12:05 Duration. 24:28:12:05. Duration. The CTE alternative teaching certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 of the following year. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-…

Rule 24:28:12:06 Maximum length of the CTE alternative teaching certificate. 24:28:12:06. Maximum length of the CTE alternative teaching certificate. An applicant has three years to complete the CTE alternative teaching certificate. The CTE alternative certificate is invalid foll…

Rule 24:28:12:07 Repealed. 24:28:12:07. Employer school district requirements. Repealed. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

Rule 24:28:12:08 Employer requirements. 24:28:12:08. Employer requirements. A school district or department-accredited school employing a CTE alternative teaching certificate applicant shall: (1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate; (2) Document t…

Rule 24:28:12:09 CTE alternative certification endorsement limitations. 24:28:12:09. CTE alternative certification endorsement limitations. The applicant for CTE alternative certificate may receive endorsements in CTE career clusters and career pathways. Source: 43 SDR 175, effec…

Rule 24:28:12:10 Repealed. 24:28:12:10. Requirements to complete CTE alternative teaching certificate. Repealed. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

24:28:12:11. Requirements to complete CTE alternative certificate. The applicant for a CTE alternative certificate shall: (1) Complete a minimum of twelve transcripted credits from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher with: (a) Six c…