West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 126 - Education
Title 126 - PROCEDURAL RULE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Series 126-136 - Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications (5202)
Section 126-136-11 - Permits Issued to Professional Educators

11.2.a.1. WVBE-approved non-IHE EPPs. A one-year, renewable one time First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Professional Teaching may be granted to an individual currently employed or who has been hired as the most qualified candidate where the county does not have fully certified candidates for the position for a specific assignment and who has completed a minimum of a BA through an accredited IHE, is enrolled and in good standing in a WVBE-approved EPP, meets the general requirements specified in section 9, meets the minimum GPA specified in section 9 unless otherwise noted, and receives the recommendation of the county superintendent.

11.2.a.2. Exception for a School Nurse. A school nurse who is employed on a First-Class/Full-Time Permit or Authorization for School Nurse is not required to have a minimum of a BA. The candidate must provide evidence of holding a Nursing Diploma or AA in Nursing and hold a valid RN license issued by the West Virginia Registered Nurse Board with review and approval of disciplinary action. The candidate shall complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited IHE within five years. The candidate must submit professional commitment approved by the county of employment and an IHE and complete a minimum of six semester hours annually towards the completion of a BSN degree. All requirements for the BSN degree must be completed within five years of the original issuance of the First-Class/Full-Time Permit.

11.2.a.3. Driver Education. An individual receiving a First-Class/Full-Time Permit or Out-of-Field Authorization for Driver Education will only be eligible to teach the course in the classroom and shall not be eligible to instruct the students in the in-car driving practice.

11.2.b.1. College/University Coursework. For all endorsement areas except school psychologist, and school counseling, the designated official at the IHE or WVBE-approved educator preparation program through which the program is being completed must verify that the candidate has completed 25 percent or six semester hours, whichever is greater, of the state-approved program in the specialization(s) for which the permit is requested.

11.2.b.2. WVBE-Adopted Tests. Unless identified as an exemption in section 10.4.c.1, an educator must satisfy the minimum proficiency levels or any identified option as indicated in the directory located on the WVDE website as adopted by the WVBE for the Content Specialization Test(s) for each specialization for which the permit is requested unless the candidate holds a degree in the content area requested or is enrolled in a WVBE-approved program that provides in-classroom pedagogical and content support, or is enrolled in a WVBE-approved program in the requested content area and has completed a minimum of 25 percent of the required content coursework in that program as verified by the preparation program official.

11.2.d.1. Coursework. Completion of six semester hours of required coursework from or approved by the accredited IHE where the candidate is completing the approved licensure program reflecting a minimum 3.00 GPA within the IHE towards the approved program or BSN degree requirement; and submission of the professional commitment form verifying the candidate's enrollment in the state-approved program or currently completing the BSN requirements; and recommendation of the employing county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position.

11.4.b.1. Basic Skills. Minimum proficiency levels minimum proficiency levels, or qualify for exemption, on the WVBE-approved basic skills test(s) listed in the directory or the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website or qualify for exemption as specified in section 10.4.c.1; and

11.4.b.2. Verification of the required years of work experience from the current or former employer(s) as described in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website; and submission of the Professional Commitment verifying the candidate's enrollment or intent of enrolling in the approved CTE preparation program; and the alternatively certified teacher hired after June 18, 2003, must hold and maintain the industry recognized credential, if applicable, for each specialization (refer to the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website); and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent, Multi-County CTE Administrator, or WVSDT Superintendent or designee, verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position, and has been hired for the position.

11.6.b.1. Verification of enrollment in an approved CTR program; and of position posting; and

11.6.b.2. Background Check. All candidates for the Clinical Experience Permit whose applications are received by the WVDE shall be fingerprinted by the West Virginia State Police or its designee as defined in section 9, unless the candidate holds a valid credential issued by the WVDE. Such criminal history record check may not be used for subsequent applications for other credentials issued by the State Superintendent; and

11.6.b.3. Recommendation of the designated IHE official; and of the county superintendent in the county in which the candidate will serve as the CTR.

11.7.a.1. Enrolled and in good standing in a WVBE-approved preparation program or in an out-of-state accredited IHE as specified in section 4; and

11.7.a.2. The program has a current agreement with the West Virginia county board of education, which must include the supervision of the candidate by an educator who holds a valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate in the endorsement area of the permit, prior to placement in a West Virginia public or non-public school, in accordance with Policy 5100, for the clinical experience and who may not have yet obtained a BA; and

11.7.a.3. will have satisfied the state-specific program requirements for the area in which the individual is seeking licensure prior to clinical placement; and the general requirements in section 9; and the conditions of issuance in section 11.7.b; or meet exemptions as identified in section 4.23.

11.7.b.1. Criminal History Record Check. All candidates for the Clinical Experience Permit whose applications are received by the WVDE shall be fingerprinted by the West Virginia State Police or its designee as defined in section 9, unless the candidate holds a valid credential issued by the WVDE. Such criminal history record check may not be used for subsequent applications for other credentials issued by the State Superintendent; and

11.7.b.2. Required Testing. Individuals must pass WVBE-required testing as outlined in section 10.1.c.2.A unless a qualifying exemption is met as outlined in section 10.1.e or candidates who have attempted the content Praxis two or more times without meeting the required cut score and who have a B or better average in the content area in which they will be seeking licensure and completing a clinical placement; and receives the recommendation of program officials that the candidate meets proficiency requirements to enter the clinical experience, may be issued a Restricted Clinical Experience Permit. The EPP must submit a Focused Supervision Plan for the candidate.

11.8.b.1. Criminal History Record Check. All candidates for the Year-Long Residency Permit whose applications are received by the WVDE shall be fingerprinted by the West Virginia State Police or its designee as defined in section 9, unless the candidate holds a valid credential issued by the WVDE. Such criminal history record check may not be used for subsequent applications for other credentials issued by the State Superintendent; and

11.8.b.2. Required Testing. Individuals must pass WVBE-required testing as stipulated in the EPP's WVDE-approved residency program unless a qualifying exemption is met as outlined in section 10.1.e; or

11.8.b.3. Basic Skills and Content Proficiency. Individuals enrolled in a state-approved EPP resulting in an MA are exempt from basic skills proficiency testing requirements.

11.8.c.1. Exception. Residents who begin a year-long residency on or after January 1 may be issued a Residency Permit valid until June 30 of the following school year.

11.9.a.1. General Criteria. The Initial Short-Term Substitute Permit endorsed for general substitute may be granted to an individual who is temporarily replacing the educator assigned to a specific position and who has completed: a minimum of a BA through an accredited IHE; the general requirements specified in section 9; a minimum GPA of 2.00; and the conditions for issuance specified in section 11.9.a.2. A short-term substitute is one who fills a position for 30 days or fewer. Non-United States Citizen candidates shall hold a valid Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or work permit issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as per W. Va. Code § 18A-3-1.

11.9.a.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the initial Short-Term Substitute Permit must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:

11.9.a.3. Validity Period. The Short-Term Substitute Permit shall be valid for no more than three school years and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity.

11.9.a.4. Renewal of the Short-Term Substitute Permit. The candidate for renewal of the Short -Term Substitute Permit must provide evidence of the following:

11.9.b.1. General Criteria. The Initial Long-Term Substitute Permit endorsed for any specialization recognized on the Professional Teaching, Support, or Administrative Certificate may be granted to an individual who has completed a minimum of a BA through an accredited IHE, or a minimum of a Nursing Diploma/AA and a valid West Virginia RN license; the general requirements specified in section 9; a minimum GPA of 2.00; and the conditions for issuance specified in section 11.9.b.2. A long--term substitute is one who fills a position that may exceed 30 days. Non-United States Citizen candidates must meet the documentation requirements identified in section 17.1.

11.9.b.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for Long-Term Substitute Permit must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:

11.9.b.3. Exceptions. Those applying for School Nurse Substitute permits must hold a valid RN licensure issued by the West Virginia Registered Nurse Board with review and approval of disciplinary action and have completed 12 hours of training related to school nursing and six hours of clinical time with a certified school nurse who is an RN.

11.9.b.4. Validity Period. The Long-Term Substitute Permit shall be valid for no more than three school years and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity.

11.9.b.5. Renewal of the Long-Term Substitute Permit for Teaching, Support, and Administrative Personnel. The candidate for renewal of the Long-Term Substitute Permit for Teaching, Support and Administrative Personnel must provide evidence of the following:

11.9.b.6. Candidates with a Valid West Virginia Professional Certificate or a permit for Non-United States Citizen may apply for a Long-Term Substitute Permit for any specialization area(s) for which the candidate qualifies in accordance with section 11.7.c without completing the initial 18 clock hours of training. If the candidate keeps the West Virginia Professional Certificate valid, the candidate is not required to complete the 12 clock hours of renewal training when renewing the Long-Term Substitute Permit provided all other requirements are met.

11.9.c.1. General Criteria. An initial Substitute Permit for teaching in a CTE secondary or adult program may be issued to a person who holds a high school diploma or state-approved high school equivalency, or a degree, if applicable, through an accredited IHE; and has completed: the general requirements specified in section 9; the common conditions for issuance identified in section 11.9.c.2; and the appropriate content-specific conditions for issuance identified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website.

11.9.c.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Substitute CTE Permit must submit evidence of satisfying all of the following criteria and the appropriate content specific conditions for issuance identified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website:

11.9.c.3. Validity Period. The Substitute CTE Permit shall be valid for no more than three school years and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity.

11.9.c.4. Renewal of Substitute CTE Permit. Candidates must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:

11.9.c.5. Any candidate with a valid West Virginia Professional Certificate may apply for a Substitute CTE Permit for any specialization area(s) for which the candidate qualifies in accordance with the appropriate content specific conditions for issuance identified in section 11.7.f.2 without completing the initial 18 clock hours of training.

11.9.d.1. General Criteria. The Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit endorsed for general substitute may be granted to an individual who is temporarily replacing the educator assigned to a specific position in a county which has an approved substitute shortage waiver by the State Superintendent and who has completed: a minimum of an AA through an accredited IHE with a minimum GPA of 2.00; the general requirements specified in section 9; and who has attained the age of 21; and meets the conditions for issuance specified in section 11.9.d.2. The Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit shall not be used in lieu of a Coaching Authorization unless all West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) coursework and WVDE requirements are met as specified in section 11.11.e. Non-United States Citizen candidates must meet the documentation requirements identified in section 17.1.

11.9.d.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:

11.9.d.3. Validity Period. The restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit shall expire on June 30 and may be renewed.

11.9.d.4. Renewal of the Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit. Candidate must provide evidence of the following:

11.9.d.5. Conversion of the Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit. An individual who has completed five years of successful experience under the restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit and obtains scores of 771 (Reading), 757 (Writing), and 775 (Math) in the Basic Skills California Achievement Test, may apply for an initial Short-Term Substitute Permit and is exempt from the bachelor's degree requirement.

11.9.e.1. General Criteria. The Collegiate Instructor Part-Time Permit may be issued for any specialization recognized on the Professional Teaching and Support Certificate. A Collegiate Instructor Part-Time Permit may be granted to an individual employed for a specific assignment who meets the general requirements specified in section 9 and the conditions of issued specified within this section.

11.9.e.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Collegiate Instructor Part-Time Permit must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:

11.9.e.3. Validity Period. The Collegiate Instructor Part-Time Permit shall be valid for one school year and shall expire on June 30 and may be renewed.

11.9.e.4. Renewal of the Collegiate Instructor Part-Time Permit. Receive the recommendation of the county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position and has been offered part-time employment by a county in West Virginia whose local policy provides assurance that such personnel do not replace a fully state-certified educator.

11.9.f.1. General Criteria. A county board of education may request that a Contractor/Volunteer or other School Personnel Permit may be granted to an individual who will be providing any services to students or any individual who may have unaccompanied contact with students or unaccompanied access to school grounds when students are present.

11.9.f.2. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for the Contractor/Volunteer or other School Personnel Permit must submit an application and receive the recommendation of the county superintendent. For the initial issuance and the renewal of the permit the candidate shall be fingerprinted by the West Virginia State Police or its designee. The fingerprints shall be analyzed by the State Police for a state criminal history record check through the central abuse registry record and then forwarded to the FBI for a national criminal history record check. Information contained in either the central abuse registry record or the FBI record may form the basis for the denial of a certificate for cause in accordance with W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2a and §18A-3-10.

11.9.f.3. Validity Period. Contractor/Volunteer or other School Personnel Permit shall be valid for one year and shall expire on June 30 and may be renewed.

11.9.f.4. Renewal of the Contractor/Volunteer or other School Personnel Permit. A county board of education may request that a Contractor/Volunteer or other School Personnel Permit may be renewed to an individual who will continue to provide any services to students or any individual who may have unaccompanied contact with student or unaccompanied access to school grounds when students are present by completing the appropriate application and permit.

11.10.c.1. Recommendation WVDE Adult Education Director or receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent, Multi-County CTE Administrator, or WVSDT Superintendent or designee. For community-based organizations or non-educational agencies, the WVDE Adult Education Director may recommend for licensure.

11.10.d.1. Renewal of the Adult Permit endorsed for areas of Career and Technical Education. The candidate must submit evidence of completing the following criteria for renewal of the Adult Permit endorsed for part-time employment in areas of CTE identified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website: WVLearns courses or six semester hours of college/university coursework reflecting a minimum 3.00 GPA related to the public school program; and a valid industry credential is required for renewal of the Adult Permit as identified in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website, if applicable; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent, Multi-County CTE Administrator, or WVSDT Superintendent or designee.

11.10.e.1. Adult Permit endorsed for EMS (Public Service Training). The Adult Permit endorsed for EMS for part-time employment shall be valid for no more than five years and expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity. The candidate must submit evidence of all criteria identified in section 11.10.f for an initial permit and section 11.10.f.2 for renewal of the permit.

11.10.e.2. Adult Permit endorsed for Fire Service Training (Public Service Training). The Adult Permit endorsed for Fire Service Training for part-time employment shall be valid for no more than five years and expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity. The candidate must submit evidence of all criteria identified in section 11.8.g for an initial permit and section 11.8.g.2 for renewal of the permit.

11.10.f.1. Complete a WVDE-approved instructor course; and successfully complete the EMT field-based experience; and a minimum of a high school diploma, a state-approved high school equivalency, or a degree, if applicable, through an accredited IHE; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent or a designated official from WVDE Office of Technical and Adult Education.

11.10.f.2. Renewal of the EMS Adult Permit. The candidate for renewal of the EMS Adult Permit for part-time employment must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: hold a valid West Virginia EMT, West Virginia Paramedic Certification, or National Registry EMT or Paramedic license; and hold a valid CPR instructor certification; and complete 30 hours of teaching activity in EMS or related courses subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed; and attend at least three approved instructor seminars subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent or a designated official from the WVDE Office of Technical and Adult Education.

11.10.g.1. A minimum of a high school diploma, a state-approved high school equivalency, or a degree, if applicable, through an accredited IHE; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent or a designated official from the WVDE Office of Technical and Adult Education.

11.10.g.2. Renewal. The candidate for renewal of the Fire Service Training Adult Permit for part-time employment must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: complete 30 hours of teaching activity in an approved fire service or related course subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed; and attend at least three approved instructor seminars subsequent to the issuance of the certificate being renewed; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent or a designated official from the WVDE Office of Technical and Adult Education.

11.10.h.1. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of completing the following criteria:

11.10.h.2. The individual applying for the permit or certificate is subject to a criminal history check; and must receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent.

11.10.h.3. Renewal of the Driver Education Temporary Permit.

11.11.a.1. Conditions for Issuance. The candidate for an Authorization must submit evidence of satisfying the specific conditions for issuance for the specialization for which licensure is requested.

11.11.a.2. Validity Period. An Authorization shall be valid for one school year and shall expire on June 30, unless language herein extends the validity period. A candidate employed in a specialization other than coaching on or after January 1 may be issued an Authorization valid until June 30 of the following school year. The Authorization endorsed for coaching shall expire June 30 of the current school year.

11.11.b.1. Limitations. Out-of-Field Authorizations are restricted to teaching specializations and will be granted only if the candidate does not qualify for a First-Class/Full-Time Permit.

11.11.b.2. Extension. An Out-of-Field Authorization may be extended as indicated in section 14.4.

11.11.b.3. Renewal of the Out-of-Field Authorization for Teaching. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: hold a valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate; and complete six semester hours of college/university coursework approved by the accredited IHE, where the candidate is completing the approved licensure program; and obtain a 3.00 GPA within the approved program degree requirements of the specializations for which the Out-of-Field Authorization is granted; and obtain the recommendation of the designated IHE official verifying the coursework completed is part of the IHE's state-approved program; and receive the recommendation from the employing county superintendent.

11.11.c.1. Renewal of the Authorization for Alternative Learning Setting Education. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of completing the following criteria: hold a valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate; and receive the recommendation from the county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position.

11.11.d.1. Renewal of CTE Health Care Fundamentals requires candidate to provide evidence of the completing the following criteria: complete WVDE-sponsored professional learning activities; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent with verification that there is no available candidate with the required certification.

11.11.e.1. Meet the requirements of section 9.2; and

11.11.e.2. Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or WVBE-approved high school equivalency exam; and

11.11.e.3. Be employed under a contract with a board of education to serve as a coach or authorized to be a volunteer coach; and

11.11.e.4. Complete approved training if the sport falls within the jurisdiction of the WVSSAC, or approved local board of education training if the sport is not within the jurisdiction of the WVSSAC; and

11.11.e.5. Must receive the recommendation of the county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position. The Coaching Authorization will be effective for the employment/assignment start date listed on the application or the date that the application was received by the WVDE, whichever occurs last. All candidates shall submit proof of completion of CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training provided or authorized by the county board of education where the individual is employed.

11.11.j.1. Be employed under a contract with a West Virginia county board of education to serve as a coach or approved by the county board of education to be a volunteer coach; and

11.11.j.2. Receive the recommendation of the county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position; and

11.11.j.3. Meet requirements in section 11.11.a. The Coaching Authorization will be effective for the employment/assignment start date listed on the application or the date that the application was received by the WVDE, whichever occurs last.

11.11.l.1. Renewal of the Authorization for Jobs for West Virginia's Graduates Program. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of completing the following criteria: be employed as a teacher in the Jobs for West Virginia's Graduates Program; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent.

11.11.n.1. Validity Period. The Temporary Authorization for School Nutrition Director shall be valid for three years.

11.11.n.2. Renewal of the Temporary Authorization for School Nutrition Director. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of satisfying the following: completion of 12 clock hours of job-specific training each year related to child nutrition programs; and a valid United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food safety certification; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent.

11.11.o.1. Renewal of the Authorization for Speech Assistant. The candidate for the licensure must provide evidence of completing the following criteria: complete professional learning activities as designated by the WVDE; and be employed as a speech assistant by a county board of education in West Virginia; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position and that no fully West Virginia certified SLP has applied for the available position.

11.11.p.1. Renewal of the Authorization for Curriculum/Cultural Enrichment. The candidate for licensure must meet the following criteria: be employed by a county board of education in West Virginia to provide curriculum/cultural enrichment in accordance with locally adopted policy that provides assurance that such personnel do not replace a fully state certified educator; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent.

11.11.q.1. Renewal of the Authorization for School Nurse. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of completing the following criteria: hold a Valid RN license issued by West Virginia Registered Nurse Board with review and approval of disciplinary action; and complete a minimum of 12 continuing education contact hours in school health or pediatric medicine topics provided or approved by the WVDE; and be employed to meet student health care needs by a county board of education in West Virginia; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent verifying that the candidate is the most qualified candidate for the position in which no candidate meeting the School Nurse Certification requirements as defined in section 10.3.a.1.B has applied.

11.11.s.1. Renewal of the Temporary Authorization for Community Programs. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: six semester hours of unduplicated coursework or equivalent professional learning, approved by the WVDE, in the areas of preschool special education, child development, preschool curriculum, early language and literacy, assessment of young children, and family and community involvement or coursework leading to teacher licensure in Early Education, Preschool Education, or Preschool Special Needs; or begin a new position in a community programs preschool and receive the recommendation of the candidate's employer; either the employing county superintendent or the director of the employing collaborative community program under contract by the county board of education.

11.11.t.1. Renewal of the Temporary Authorization for TSS. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of making satisfactory progress toward completing all training as required by the employing county; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent.

11.11.aa.1. Renewal of the Temporary Authorization for Career Technical Education Administrator. The temporary authorization for CTE Administrator can only be renewed one time. The candidate for licensure must provide evidence of satisfying the following criteria: verification of progress of completing the state-approved CTE administrator coursework; and receive the recommendation of the county superintendent.

11.11.bb.1. General Criteria. A certificate to work in the public schools of West Virginia may be granted to a candidate who is: a United States citizen or who holds a valid Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or work permit issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); of good moral character; physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified to perform the duties to which assigned; and has attained the age of 18 years on or before October 1 of the year in which the certificate is issued. (W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2a.); and

11.11.bb.2. Conditions of Issuance. All candidates for initial licensure whose applications are received by the WVDE shall be fingerprinted by the West Virginia State Police or its designee. The fingerprints shall be analyzed by the State Police for a state criminal history record check through the central abuse registry record and then forwarded to the FBI for a national criminal history record check. Information contained in either the central abuse registry record or the FBI record may form the basis for the denial of a certificate for cause in accordance with W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2a and §18A-3-10; and must meet the following criteria:

11.11.bb.3. Validity Period. The Initial Future Leader Certificate shall be valid for one year and shall expire on June 30 of the last year of its validity and may be renewed year to year for a total of three years.

11.11.bb.4. Future Leader Certificate Annual Renewal. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:

11.11.cc.1. General Criteria. A certificate to work in the public schools of West Virginia may be granted to a candidate who is: a United States citizen or who holds a valid Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or work permit issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); of good moral character; physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified to perform the duties to which assigned; and has attained the age of 18 years on or before October 1 of the year in which the certificate is issued (W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2a); and

11.11.cc.2. Conditions of Issuance. All candidates for initial licensure whose applications are received by the WVDE shall be fingerprinted by the West Virginia State Police or its designee. The fingerprints shall be analyzed by the State Police for a state criminal history record check through the central abuse registry record and then forwarded to the FBI for a national criminal history record check. Information contained in either the central abuse registry record or the FBI record may form the basis for the denial of a certificate for cause in accordance with W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2a and §18A-3-10; and must meet the following criteria:

11.11.cc.3. Validity Period. The Future Leaders Program Authorization shall be valid for three years.

11.11.cc.4. Renewal of the Future Leaders Authorization. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria:

11.11.dd.1. Possession of a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; and

11.11.dd.2. Experience. Verify service in the armed forces with at least four years of active or reserve experience; and

11.11.dd.3. Coursework. Proof of completion of the 18 hour, WVDE-approved coursework; and

11.11.dd.4. Credentials. Evidence of having held the three year Future Leaders Program authorization twice for the full validity of the credential; and

11.11.dd.5. Completion of a minimum of five years of experience under the Future Leaders credential in a public school of West Virginia; and

11.11.dd.6. Recommendation of the West Virginia National Guard and the county superintendent where the candidate is placed.

11.11.ee.1. An individual who already holds a valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate may add a permanent authorization in driver education provided the individual makes application and provides evidence of the following: has held a valid motor vehicle operator's license for the past five years; is in good health and free from impairments that would adversely affect the safety of pupils and the general public; has a satisfactory driving record confirmed and approved through the West Virginia Department of Public Safety and/or Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV); has not accumulated more than nine points on the individual's DMV record at any time during the past five years; has not been convicted and/or had a DMV suspension or revocation of license on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, any other drugs or the combination thereof and has not operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of same as established by a preponderance of evidence, such as positive breath or blood test, or field sobriety test, notwithstanding the lack of a conviction or DMV suspension or revocation; completes an orientation program approved by the WVDE; completes the approved WVDE WVLearns Driver Education Authorization coursework and orientation program; and completes a field driving component under the supervision of a certified driver's education teacher.