Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Board of Education shall issue a standard certificate in the area of mild-moderate or severe-profound disabilities to any individual who has:

1. 1. Successfully completed the prescribed coursework and any examination that may be required for a master’s degree in special education from an accredited institution of higher education;
2. 2. Successfully completed the appropriate subject area competency examination as required pursuant to Section 6-187 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
3. 3. On file with the State Board of Education a national criminal history record check as required pursuant to Section 5-142 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and
4. 4. Submitted an application and payment of the required certification fee.

Laws 2013, HB 1233, c. 336, § 2, emerg. eff. July 1, 2013.