1. (a) Part-time and full-time paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma, GED^®, or the equivalent.
2. (b) Paraprofessionals may not teach a class unless they meet the qualifications of a full-time or part-time adult education teacher.

Codification Notes: “GED” means General Educational Development test. This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "INFORMATION/RATIONALE: To ensure that adult education students receive instruction by qualified personnel, the Adult Education Division requires students to be provided instruction by licensed personnel*. Paraprofessionals who do not have the qualifications of full-time or part-time teachers must not assume the role and responsibilities of a licensed teacher. *state requirement" "EFFECTIVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 1993 REVISED DATE: APRIL 18, 2003 REVISED DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2008 REVISED DATE: AUGUST 4, 2015"