1. The board may issue a provisional teaching license to an applicant, pending completion of the background check required by section 15.1-13-14 or pending the receipt of official transcripts or other original, signed, or certified documents. Except as otherwise provided under section 43-51-11.1, the provisional license is valid for a period of forty days and may be renewed with the approval of the board.

2. The board shall adopt rules governing the issuance of a provisional teaching license. Except as provided under section 43-51-11.1, an individual applying for a provisional teaching license may be charged a fee established by the board. However, an individual applying for the renewal of a provisional teaching license may not be charged a fee.