A student teacher may be eligible for a preservice teacher authorization to be the teacher of record for one semester upon completion of the following:

1. Teacher education coursework;

2. Evidence of a positive evaluation from a field experience;

3. Letter of recommendation from the university or college;

4. Letter of request from a district indicating they were not able to find a regularly licensed individual, and evidence of an onsite collaborating teacher, including the name and role of the onsite collaborating teacher; and

5. A detailed plan of support, including release time for the teacher to observe another classroom.

History: Effective August 9, 2023; amended effective July 1, 2025.

General Authority: NDCC 15.1-13-08, 15.1-13-09, 15.1-13-10

Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-13-08, 15.1-13-10