South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 24 - EDUCATION
Article 24:28 - Educator Certification
Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements
Section 24:28:09:06 - Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit eligibility requirements
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
A Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Demonstrates proficiency in Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and culture with recognition from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education offering a teacher education program in Lakota studies or an organization approved by both a tribal government in South Dakota and the Department;
(2) Completes a three-semester-hour methodology course directly related to teaching Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and
(3) Is recommended for licensure to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and culture to grades kindergarten through 12 by a regionally-accredited institution of higher education offering a teacher education program in Lakota studies or an organization approved by a tribal government in South Dakota and the Department.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.