Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 505-2 - CERTIFICATION
Rule 505-2-.195 - School Safety and Anti-Gang Endorsement
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 505-2-.195
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Requirements.
(a) Issuance.
1. Hold a valid certificate or license as
follows:
(i) Certificate: Advanced
Professional, 5-Year Induction, Lead Professional, Life, Performance-Based
Professional, Permit, Retired, and Standard Professional.
(ii) License: Adjunct, Educational
Interpreter, Non-Instructional Aide, Paraprofessional, and Support
Personnel.
2. Complete
GaPSC-accepted coursework for the School Safety and Anti-Gang Endorsement
Program offered by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Agency (GEMA/HS), Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Georgia Department
of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), and Georgia Public Safety Training Center
(GPSTC).
3. Meet Standards of
Conduct.
4. Apply for certification
following procedures outlined in
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
(b) Renewal.
1. Meet requirements outlined in the GaPSC
Rule 505-2-.36 RENEWAL
REQUIREMENTS or in the individual licensure rule.
2. Meet Standards of Conduct.
3. Apply for certification following
procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
(2) Implementation.
(a) Individuals who completed approved
coursework for the endorsement prior to the rule effective date will meet
legacy provisions.
(3) Restrictions.
(a) Individuals
holding only a Clearance certificate, which indicates waiving of certification,
may add the endorsement upon completion of requirements for issuance of one of
the certificate or license types outlined in (1)(a)1.
(b) Individuals employed in positions that do
not require certification or hold a non-qualifying certificate or license may
complete the endorsement but are unable to add the field until holding a
qualifying certificate or license.
(4) Validity.
(a) The School Safety and Anti-Gang
Endorsement will be issued with the same validity as the base certificate or
license.
(5) In-Field Statement (See GaPSC Rule 505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT).
(a) An individual with the School Safety and
Anti-Gang Endorsement has strengthened and enhanced competency levels in
multidisciplinary best practices for promoting and preserving safe schools and
for identifying and deterring youth gangs.
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.
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