Sec.10-145d-435. Validity of certificates

(a) This certificate shall authorize the teaching of all elementary academic subjects and art, health, music, physical education and technology in the grade levels under this endorsement in the grade levels of the endorsement; except that on and after July 1, 1995, it shall not authorize the teacher under this endorsement to be the sole provider for art, health, music or physical education. Elementary certificates shall be endorsed for the grade levels in accordance with the recommendation of the preparing institution. The recommendation shall be based upon the program of preparation and the grade levels for which the institution is approved and for which the applicant completed requirements.

(b) Endorsements may be made in any of the following or combinations of the following classifications:

(1) On and after July 1, 1993 and prior to July 1, 1998: Kindergarten through grade six;

(2) On and after July 1, 1998: Grade one through grade six, except that a holder of this endorsement may teach kindergarten;

(3) on and after July 1, 2003: kindergarten through grade six.

(Effective July 1, 1995; Amended July 1, 2003)