Section 67.1-02-02-13 - Special education authorization1. The request for a special education authorization must be initiated by a school. The school board or administration must make the request in writing to the board for consideration of a special education authorization, indicating intent to offer a contract if licensure can be arranged. The request must document that a diligent effort has been made to employ a regularly licensed teacher to fill the position. Documentation of a diligent effort to employ qualified personnel should include information on how long the position was advertised, whether schools of education have been contacted in search of applicants, how many qualified applicants applied, how many applicants were interviewed, whether increases in salary or other incentives were offered in an attempt to attract qualified applicants, and whether these incentives are comparable to those offered by other schools of similar size and means.2. An applicant must have a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.50. The board will use the college-figured grade point average if all previous college coursework is on the transcript. An applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 for all coursework required for the applicant's degree. Coursework not needed for a degree in teacher education need not be included in GPA calculations. Coursework used in any way for licensure or endorsements must be included in GPA calculations.3. Complete official college or state-approved alternative program transcripts must be sent to the board.4. Passed the required state tests, including the test in the content area.5. Initial applicants for the special education authorization must also submit to the fingerprint background check as stated in subsection 6 of section 67.1-02-02-02.6. Once the criminal background investigation has been successfully completed and all official transcripts or other original, signed, or certified documents received, the education standards and practices board may issue the authorization for which the individual is qualified with its respective fees and conditions.7. Upon completion of all the requirements for regular licensure stated in section 67.1-02-02-02, an individual holding a special education authorization may apply for a regular two-year initial license and begin accruing the eighteen months of successful teaching time required to move into the five-year cycle according to sections 67.1-02-02-02 and 67.1-02-02-04.8. Fee for the special education authorization is one hundred and fifty-five dollars and is issued for a one-year time period.N.D. Admin Code 67.1-02-02-13
Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2023-391, January 2024, effective 1/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 15.1-18-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-18-10