92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 21, § 004

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 92-21-004 - Administrative Certificates and Permits

004.01Administrative Certificates and Permits, Types, General Requirements. The Department may issue Standard or Professional Administrative certificates, and Alternative Program or Nebraska Entry Administrative permits. Each applicant for any such Administrative certificate or permit may, depending on the type of certificate or permit, be required to:

004.01A Complete the application and meet the requirements of lawful presence in the United States as set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 108 through 114 including completion of the United States Citizenship Attestation Form, found in Appendix C of this chapter;

004.01B Submit an official transcript of all college credit earned in fulfillment of the requirements of this chapter;

004.01C Pay the prescribed fee as provided in Section 003.05 of this chapter;

004.01D Not have an application for a certificate denied or currently have a certificate suspended or revoked by another jurisdiction, and not have any felony conviction, or any misdemeanor conviction involving abuse, neglect, or sexual misconduct as defined in Sections 003.11 through 003.14 of this chapter;

004.01E Qualify for or hold a Nebraska Standard or Professional teaching certificate or a comparable and equivalent certificate;

004.01F Be of good moral character;

004.01G Not have an emotional or mental incapacity to practice the profession as defined in Section 003.10 of this chapter;

004.01H Submit verified evidence of two (2) years of teaching experience or employment as an administrator, school counselor or school psychologist in an approved, accredited, or otherwise legally operated prekindergarten through grade twelve (12) school;

004.01I Submit evidence of human relations training as defined by this chapter;

004.01J Submit evidence of special education training as defined in this chapter;

004.01K Submit a complete, legible set of the applicant's fingerprints and pay the prescribed fee established by the Board to the Department for processing a criminal history record check if the applicant is seeking the first issuance of a Nebraska certificate or permit and has not been a resident of Nebraska for at least five (5) continuous years immediately preceding the date of application; and

004.01L Qualify for or be eligible to have one or more endorsements to administer pursuant to 92 NAC 24.

004.02Standard Administrative Certificate. A Standard Administrative certificate is valid for teaching and administration in all Nebraska school systems, except that such certificate is valid for the position of superintendent of schools only if so endorsed. If requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems. Each The Standard Administrative certificate expires August 31 in the fifth year following the year of issuance or renewal.

004.03Standard Administrative Certificate Requirements. Each applicant for a first Nebraska Standard Administrative certificate must:

004.03A Fulfill the requirements in Section 004.01 of this chapter;

004.03B Have received a Master's degree in Educational Administration or Educational Leadership, or received a subject area Master's degree with completion of additional coursework in an approved program in the area(s) of endorsement sought by the applicant; and

004.03C Within five (5) years prior to the date of application;

004.03C1 Have received six (6) semester hours of graduate credit for coursework recognized in 92 NAC 24 as meeting all or part of the requirements for an Administrative endorsement; however, if the applicant has never held a regular Administrative certificate in any state and applies more than five (5) years after completion of an approved program, then the applicant meets this requirement with fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate credit as described in this chapter; or

004.03C2 Have administered half-time or more for two (2) consecutive school years in the same accredited, approved, or otherwise legally operated school or educational service unit in another state wherein the applicant qualified for or held a Standard Administrative certificate or its equivalent.

004.04Professional Administrative Certificate. A Professional Administrative certificate is valid for teaching and administration in all Nebraska school systems, except that such certificate is valid for the position of superintendent of schools only if so endorsed. If so requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems. Each Professional Administrative certificate expires August 31 in the tenth year following the year of issuance or renewal.

004.05Professional Administrative Certificate Requirements. Each applicant for a Professional Administrative certificate must:

004.05A Fulfill the requirements in Section 004.01 of this chapter;

004.05B Hold a Master's Degree;

004.05C Qualify for or hold a Standard Nebraska Teaching Certificate;

004.05D Qualify for or hold a Standard Nebraska Administrative Certificate;

004.05E Complete:

004.05E1 A minimum of sixty (60) graduate hours in an approved Educational Administration or Educational Leadership program;

004.05E2 An Educational Specialist or doctorate program; or

004.05E3 A state approved program for the preparation of a Superintendent; and

004.05F Within five (5) years prior to the date of application:

004.05F1 Have received six (6) semester hours of graduate credit for coursework recognized in 92 NAC 24 as meeting all or part of the requirements for an Administrative endorsement; or

004.05F2 Have for two (2) consecutive school years:

004.05F2a Administered in the same accredited, approved, or otherwise legally operated school system or educational service unit;

004.05F2b Been employed as a faculty member in the educator preparation program of a standard institution of higher education as defined in Section 002 of this chapter with employment verified by a written statement from the administrator of the teacher education preparation program; or

004.05F2c Been employed in the Department.

004.06Standard and Professional Administrative Certificates. Renewal Prior to Expiration or Less Than Five (5) Years After Expiration. Requirements. Each applicant for renewal of a Standard or Professional Administrative certificate prior to or less than five (5) years after the date of expiration of such certificate must:

004.06A Fulfill the requirements in subsections 004.01A through 004.01G, of this chapter;

004.06B Hold or have held a Nebraska Standard or Professional Administrative certificate which has not expired or which expired less than five (5) years prior to the date of application; and

004.06C Within five (5) years prior to the date of application:

004.06C1 Have administered half-time or more for one (1) school year:

004.06C1a In a Nebraska school system;

004.06C1b In a pre-kindergarten early childhood program which is required by law to employ certificated teachers;

004.06C1c In an accredited, approved, or otherwise legally operated school in another state; or

004.06C1d In a U.S. Department of Defense school system;

004.06C2 have been employed as a faculty member in the educator preparation program of a standard institution of higher education as defined in Section 002 of this chapter 00746 with employment verified by a written statement from the administrator of the teacher education preparation program;

004.06C3 have been employed in the Department; or

004.06C4 have received six (6) semester hours of graduate credit in areas related to Educational Administration or Educational Leadership from a standard institution of higher education taken after the completion of the baccalaureate degree.

004.07Standard and Professional Administrative Certificates. Renewal Five (5) or More Years After Expiration. Requirements. Each applicant for renewal of a Standard or Professional Administrative certificate five (5) or more years after the date of expiration of such certificate must:

004.07A Fulfill the requirements in subsections 004.01A through 004.01G, of this chapter;

004.07B Have qualified for or held a Standard or Professional Administrative certificate which has expired five (5) or more years prior to the date of application; and

004.07C Either:

004.07C1 Hold a current Administrative certificate from another state and have administered one (1) year within the past five (5) years; or

004.07C2 Within five (5) years prior to the date of application, received fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate coursework in areas related to Educational Administration or Educational Leadership.

004.08Alternative Program Administrative Permit. An Alternative Program Administrative permit is valid for teaching and administration in all Nebraska school systems, except that such certificate is valid for the position of superintendent of schools only if so endorsed. If requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems. Each Alternative Program Administrative permit expires August 31 in the second year following the year of issuance. An Alternative Program Administrative permit may not be renewed.

004.09Alternative Program Administrative Permit Requirements. Each applicant for an Alternative Program Administrative permit must:

004.09A Fulfill the requirements in subsections 004.01A through 004.01K of this chapter;

004.09B Submit a written request for the issuance of such permit from the superintendent of schools or the governing body of the Nebraska school system in which the applicant intends to administer;

004.09C Submit a signed and dated Alternative Program Permit Form Form, found in Appendix D of this chapter, to fulfill the remaining requirements needed for issuance of a regular certificate.

004.09D Fulfill the requirements of one of the following pathways:

004.09D1 For pathway one, the applicant must have:

004.09D1a Completed at least fifty (50) percent of the credit hours required for Completion of an approved program for the endorsement of curriculum supervisor or principal, or seventy five (75) percent of an approved program for an endorsement as superintendent sought by the applicant; or

004.09D2 For pathway two, the applicant must have:

004.09D2a Completed an approved program at a standard institution of higher education; and

004.09D2b Held a regular administrative certificate that has not been expired more than five (5) years; and

004.09D2c Prior to the expiration of the Alternative permit, submit an official transcript showing the completion of six (6) semester hours of graduate coursework in the areas of Educational Administration or Educational Leadership from a standard institution of higher education taken after the completion of the baccalaureate as outlined in subsection 004.06C4; or

004.09D3 For pathway three, the applicant must have:

004.09D3a Completed an approved program at a standard institution of higher education; and

004.09D3b Held a regular administrative certificate that has been expired more than five (5) years; and

004.09D3c Prior to the expiration of the Alternative permit, submit an official transcript showing the completion of fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate coursework in the areas of Educational Administration or Educational Leadership from a standard institution of higher education taken after the completion of the baccalaureate as outlined in subsection 004.07C2.

004.10Nebraska Entry Administrative Permits. A Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit is valid for administration in the school system, public or private, that requests the issuance of the permit. Each Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit expires on August 31 in the third year following the year of issuance and may not be renewed. No individual may hold a Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit for a cumulative total of more than three school years, A Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit may be transferred to a different school system pursuant to Sections 004.13 and 004.14 of this chapter.

004.11Nebraska Entry administrative Permit Requirements. Each applicant for a Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit must:

004.11A Fulfill the requirements in subsections 004.01A through 004.01H and 004.01L of this chapter;

004.11B Have received a Master's degree in Educational Administration or Educational Leadership, or received a subject matter Master's degree with completion of additional coursework in an approve program in the area(s) of endorsement sought by the applicant:

004.11C Hold a valid certificate or permit to administer that:

004.11C1 Is currently in force in another state; and

004.11C2 Has been held by the applicant for at least one (1) year;

004.11D Not have any pending investigations or complaints against any certificate or permit to teach or administer held by the applicant;

004.11E Submit a statement signed by a certification officer, or the equivalent in another state, as evidence of completion of the academic requirements for issuance of the applicant's certificate or permit to administer in another state, A recommended form (Institutional Verification) is available on the Educator Certification website; and

004.11F Submit a written request for the issuance of a Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit to the applicant from the superintendent of schools or the governing body of the school system in which the applicant intends to administer.

004.12Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit Holder Requirements to Qualify for a Regular Certificate. To qualify for a regular (Standard, or Professional) administrative certificate at the expiration of a Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit, a permit holder must:

004.12A Fulfill the requirements in subsections 004.01A through 004.01G of this chapte;

004.12B If the permit holder had two or more years of verified administrative experience prior to the issuance of the Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit, submit evidence of:

004.12B1 The verified administrative experience that occurred prior to the issuance of the permit; and

004.12B2 Either:

004.12B2a Half-time or more employment as an administrator for three (3) consecutive years while holding a Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit in the school system that requested the issuance of the permit; or

004.12B2b Completion of fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level coursework in the areas related to Educational Administration or Educational Leadership while holding the Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit;

004.12C If the permit holder did not have two or more years of verified administrative experience prior to the issuance of the Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit, submit evidence of:

004.12C1 Fulfillment of the requirements in subsection 004.01L of this chapter; and

004.12C2 Completion of fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level coursework in the areas related to Educational Administration or Educational Leadership while holding the Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit.

004.13Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit Holder Transfer to Another School System. A Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit holder may apply to transfer the permit to another school system. The transfer of a Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit does not change the permit's expiration date or any requirements for a permit holder to subsequently qualify for a standard certificate.

004.14Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit Holder Transfer to Another School System Requirements. Each Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit holder applying to transfer the permit to another school system must:

004.14A Fulfill the requirements in subsections 004.01A through 004.01G of this chapter;

004.14B Submit a statement of assurance signed by the permit holder that the permit holder will not abrogate any contract with the original school system if the transfer of the permit is granted; and

004.14C Submit a written request for the transfer of the applicant's Nebraska Entry Administrative Permit from the superintendent of schools or the governing body of the school system to which the permit would be transferred and in which the applicant intends to administer.

92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 21, § 004

Amended effective 10/20/2020

Amended effective 2/18/2024