1. (a)

   1. (1) All adult education directors/coordinators paid with adult education funds must have a minimum of a master’s degree in:

      1. (A) Education;
      2. (B) Administration; or
      3. (C) A related field.
   2. (2) If not already licensed in adult education, administrators must become licensed in adult education by the Office of Professional Licensure of the Department of Education within four (4) years of the date of initial employment as an adult education administrator.
   3. (3) It is preferable that the applicant have five (5) years of experience as a teacher and/or administrator in adult education or a related field.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Adult education directors/coordinators not paid with adult education funds must meet the qualifications of the local education agencies’ personnel policies.
   2. (2) Newly hired adult education directors/coordinators must show academic progression towards adult education licensure annually.
   3. (3) It is preferable that the applicant has five (5) years of experience as a teacher and/or administrator in adult education or a related field.
3. (c) Adult education directors/coordinators not paid with adult education funds must meet the qualifications of the local education agencies’ personnel policies.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "INFORMATION/RATIONALE: In order for adult education programs to be operated effectively, the Arkansas Adult Education Division requires that administrators have the relevant experience and credentials.* *state requirement" "EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 1, 1990 REVISED DATE: APRIL 18, 2003 REVISED DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2008 REVISED DATE: AUGUST 4, 2015"