24:28:07:03.  General requirements. The applicant shall:

          (1)  Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

          (2)  Complete a school superintendent or principal program from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

          (3)  Complete a South Dakota Indian studies course approved by the department with a grade of C or higher; and

          (4)  Provide a written recommendation from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education, completed by the designated recommending official, which verifies satisfactory completion of the approved program and specifies the areas of preparation(s), degree program(s), major(s), and endorsement areas completed by the applicant.

          Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.