(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall issue an Administrator Licensure Completion Plan (ALCP) to an individual employed in an out-of-area administrator position who:

1. (1) Submits a completed application for an ALCP, plan of study, and justification required by the division, verified by the educational leadership chair of the accredited college or university where the degree or program of study is offered;

2. (2)

   1. (A) Submits proof of employment with an Arkansas educational entity in a position that requires an administrator license.
   2. (B) Employment must be verified by an authorized representative of the educational entity; and
   3. (C) Meets all of the requirements of this part for a Building-Level Administrator license, a Curriculum/Program Administrator license, or a District-Level Administrator license, except for:

(i) Successful completion of an awarded master’s or higher degree as required for the appropriate administrator license under this part;

1. (ii) Successful completion of a graduate-level program of study as required for the appropriate administrator license under this part; or

   1. (iii) Submission of an official score report reflecting passing scores on the appropriate administrator’s license assessment under this part.

(b)

1. (1) An ALCP is valid for a maximum of six (6) consecutive semesters, is not renewable, and shall remain valid so long as the applicant:

   1. (A) Remains employed with an Arkansas educational entity in a position that requires an administrator license;
   2. (B) Holds the degree required for the appropriate administrator license, or remains enrolled and actively participates in the appropriate degree program; and
   3. (C) Has completed or remains enrolled and actively participates in the appropriate program of study required for the appropriate administrator license.

2. (2) Active participation in a degree program or program of study means continuous enrollment in the program during the term of the ALCP.

   1. (c) The division may extend the ALCP for up to two (2) additional consecutive semesters for extenuating circumstances, as approved by the State Board of Education.

      1. (d) An educator who holds a provisional license issued by the division for reciprocity is eligible for placement under an Administrator Licensure Completion Plan.