24:28:17:18.  Renewal requirements for an education specialist certification. The education specialist certificate is valid for five years. Within the five-year validity period, applicants for renewed certification shall:

    (1)  Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter 24:08:03; and

    (2)  Complete either:

        (a)  National Certified School Counselor or Nationally Certified School Psychologist certification or recertification; or

        (b)  Six education-related credits that consist of any combination of transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.

    Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.

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

    Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.