1. (a) To be considered for an assistant principal as outlined in Ed 505.06, an individual shall:

   1. (1) Meet the requirements of Ed 505.03 and Ed 505.04;
   2. (2) Have completed at least 3 years’ experience as a teacher, educational specialist, instructional specialist or education administrator;

   3. (3) Have one of the following:

      1. a. Completed a state-approved master’s level program leading to school principal licensure from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body approved by the U.S. Department of Education; or
      2. b. Completed a master’s program in education or related field and demonstrate the requirements outlined in (1) above; and
   4. (4) Apply for licensure following the application procedures outlined in Ed 505.08 through Ed 505.10.
2. (b) A candidate licensed as an assistant principal shall meet the requirements of Ed 506.06 within 3 years of the issuance of the license. During this 3-year period, a candidate may remain employed as an assistant principal.

Source. #7044, eff 7-1-99; amd by #7513, eff 7-1-01; paras (a), (b)(1)a.-c., (b)(2)-(7), and (c)-(e) EXPIRED: 7-1-07; ss by #9157, eff 7-1-08; ss by #11110, eff 5-27-16; ss by #13655, eff 7-1-23 (formerly Ed 606.08)