Any holder of a current initial or professional teaching, school specialist, or leadership license who enters active military service during the period the license is valid shall be granted an extension of the expiration date equal to the time in calendar days of active military service if all of the following requirements are met:

1. (a) Entry into active military service is on a full-time, 24-hour-per-day basis and occurs during a time of emergency as determined by the state board of education.
2. (b) An application for extension is submitted within one year after discharge or separation from active military service under honorable conditions.
3. (c) Verification of the length of time of active military service is provided.
4. (d) Application is made for an extension of the license.
5. (e) The licensure fee is paid.

(Authorized by and implementing Article 6, Section 2(a) of the Kansas Constitution; effective July 1, 2003; amended July 18, 2008.)