An assignment in a departmentalized classroom for Speech, Grades 6-8, for a holder of a valid elementary, secondary, or all-level certificate is allowed with one of the following certificates.

1. (1) All-Level Speech Communications/Theatre Arts (Prekindergarten-Grade 12).
2. (2) All-Level Speech and Drama.
3. (3) Elementary Speech.
4. (4) Elementary Speech Communications (Grades 1-8).
5. (5) Elementary teacher certificate plus 12 semester credit hours in speech.
6. (6) Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8--English Language Arts, Composite. This assignment includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.
7. (7) Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8--Speech Communications.
8. (8) Junior High School or High School--English Language Arts, Composite. This assignment includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.
9. (9) Junior High School or High School--Speech.
10. (10) Junior High School or High School--Speech and Drama.
11. (11) Secondary English Language Arts, Composite (Grades 6-12). This assignment includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.
12. (12) Secondary Speech Communications (Grades 6-12).
13. (13) Secondary or all-level teacher certificate plus 12 semester credit hours in speech.
14. (14) Speech: Grades 7-12 (Grades 7 and 8 only).
15. (15) Speech: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only).

Source Note:The provisions of this §231.53 adopted to be effective August 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 5076.