24 : 28 : 18 : 02 . Addition of endorsements on alternative certificates. Prior to completion of the requirements of an alternative certificate, all endorsement requirements must be met before the endorsement may be added to the certificate.

1. (1) If the alternative certification is in a kindergarten through grade 12 endorsement area, endorsements may be added following the requirements for an individual with K-12 preparation;
2. (2) If the alternative certification is in a grade five through 12 endorsement area, endorsements may be added following the requirements for an individual with a secondary preparation;
3. (3) If the alternative certificate is in a CTE alternative certificate, endorsements may be added following the requirements for an individual with a CTE preparation;
4. (4) If the administrator alternative certificate is for a school district superintendent, endorsements may be added following the requirements for an individual with a school superintendent preparation; and
5. (5) If the administrator alternative certificate is for a kindergarten through grade 12 principal, the endorsement may be added following the requirements for an individual with a kindergarten through grade 12 principal preparation.

Following completion of the alternative certification requirements, an individual who has moved to a professional or advanced certificate may add the following endorsement types:

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1 , 13-42-3 , 13-42-71.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1 , 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 , inclusive, 13-42-67 to 13-42-72 , inclusive, 13-43-5 , 13-43-5.1.