24:28:11:06Maximum length of the general education alternative certificate.

Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗

Rulemaking activity

Educator certification streamlining and renewal flexibilityEffective
Indian studies requirement for educator certificationEffective
Remove suicide prevention training from certificationEffective
Educator permit updates and coaching oversight changesEffective
Educator certification updates and new permit optionsEffective
Paraprofessional educator certification removalEffective
State graduation requirements and career and technical education updatesEffective
Educator certification process modernizationEffective
Educator certification rules cleanup and consolidationEffective

The applicant has three years to complete the general education alternative certificate. The general education alternative certificate has interim status until converted to a professional certificate pursuant to § 24:28:11:10 or becomes invalid following the expiration date of the third year.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

General Authority

SDCL 13-1-12.1 ↗
Amended by HB1157 (2021) — establish restrictions governing instructional standards and curricular material
Amended by HB1158 (2021) — prohibit the use of curricular materials that promote racial divisiveness and di
Amended by HB1247 (2019) — establish minimum requirements for high school graduation.
SDCL 13-42-3 ↗
Amended by HB1032 (2020) — revise the authority of the Board of Education Standards to promulgate rules reg

Law Implemented

SDCL 13-1-12.1 ↗
Amended by HB1157 (2021) — establish restrictions governing instructional standards and curricular material
Amended by HB1158 (2021) — prohibit the use of curricular materials that promote racial divisiveness and di
Amended by HB1247 (2019) — establish minimum requirements for high school graduation.
SDCL 13-42-1 ↗
Amended by SB39 (2023) — modify provisions regarding educator complaints.
SDCL 13-42-3 ↗
Amended by HB1032 (2020) — revise the authority of the Board of Education Standards to promulgate rules reg
SDCL 13-42-4 ↗
SDCL 13-43-5 ↗
SDCL 13-43-5.1 ↗

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