24 : 28 : 21 : 03 . Kindergarten through grade twelve special education (SPED) endorsement. For an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, a kindergarten through grade twelve SPED endorsement requires passage of the state-designated content test and state-designated coursework. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required. This endorsement may also be added through completion of special education alternative certification.

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.