Sec.10-145d-420. Substitute teacher authorization

(a) A substitute authorization shall only be required for a person employed by a board of education for 40 school days or more in the same assignment, in a school year, except if such substitute holds either a valid Connecticut certificate, a standard or permanent certificate which has not been converted, or a certificate of eligibility, provided any certificate held is subject and grade appropriate;

(b) In order to obtain a substitute authorization, a board of education shall submit a request to the Department. The Department shall issue such authorization, provided the substitute meets all applicable qualifications and the employing board of education attests that an appropriately certified person is not available and states the steps taken to secure a certified person for the position; A substitute teacher extension shall not be valid for more than one school year in any one district;

(c) A long term substitute employed by a board of education for 40 days or more in the same assignment, in a school year, shall have a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in the area or elementary grade levels to be taught;

(d) A board of education may employ a non-degreed substitute in subject areas for which a bachelor's degree is not required for a period of up to 40 days in a school year. When a board employs such a non-degreed substitute for 40 days or more in the same assignment, in a school year, such board shall submit a special request and obtain the approval of the Department prior to employment beyond 40 days in the same assignment;

(e) A board of education may not employ a substitute for administrative, supervisory or special service positions; and

(f) A superintendent may make a request to the Commissioner for a waiver for employing a substitute teacher without a bachelor's degree. Upon determination of good cause, the Commissioner or his designee may grant such waiver.

(Effective July 1, 1995; Amended August 6, 1998)