24 : 28 : 19 : 12 . Health science careeer cluster endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, a health science career cluster endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires one of the following: completion of state-designated coursework; or licensure, certification, or registration by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

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

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

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