Sec.10-145d-421. Durational shortage area permit - issuance

(a) Validity.

A durational shortage area permit may be issued for a period of one year. The permit will be issued in lieu of a certificate.

(b) In order to be issued a durational shortage area permit, the following requirements shall be met:

(1) The existence of a shortage of certified persons has been established by the board of education;

(2) The employing agent of a board of education:

(A) Makes a written request for the issuance of the permit to cover a specific position;

(B) Attests to the fact that a certified teacher suitable to the position is not available and outlines what steps have been taken to secure a certified person suitable to the position;

(C) Attests that special attention will be given, in the form of supervision and such other assistance as may be appropriate, to the person for whom the permit is requested; and

(D) Attests that the permit holder will participate in BEST, as may have been made available by the Board.

(3) The candidate for the permit:

(A) Files an application;

(B) Has fulfilled the PRAXIS I requirement in accordance with subsection (a) of Section 10-145d-404;

(C) Holds a bachelor's degree from an approved institution;

(D) Is enrolled in a planned program leading toward certification in the field for which the permit is requested or submits a statement of intent to enroll in such a program unless enrollment in a planned program is not required; and

(E) Has completed at least 12 semester hours of credit in the subject for which a permit will be issued.

(c) In addition to meeting the requirements in subsection (b), durational shortage area permits issued for special service or administrator or supervisor endorsements shall require that the employing agent of the board of education establish the fact that immediate appointment of the position is critical.

(Effective July 1, 1995)