1. (a) English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 4-8. The English Language Arts and Reading: 4-8 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2002. The holder of the English Language Arts and Reading: 4-8 certificate may teach English language arts, including speech, and reading in Grades 4 through 8.
2. (b) Social Studies: Grades 4-8. The Social Studies: 4-8 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2002. The holder of the Social Studies: 4-8 certificate may teach social studies in Grades 4 through 8.
3. (c) English Language Arts and Reading/ Social Studies: Grades 4-8. The English Language Arts and Reading/ Social Studies: 4-8 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2002. The holder of the English Language Arts and Reading/ Social Studies: 4-8 certificate may teach English language arts, including speech; reading; and social studies in Grades 4 through 8.
4. (d) English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12. The English Language Arts and Reading: 8-12 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2002. The holder of the English Language Arts and Reading: 8-12 certificate may teach English language arts, including speech and journalism, and reading in Grades 8 through 12.
5. (e) Social Studies: Grades 8-12. The Social Studies: 8-12 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2002. The holder of the Social Studies: 8-12 certificate may teach social studies, including history, and economics in Grades 8 through 12.
6. (f) History: Grades 8-12. The History: 8-12 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2002. The holder of the History: 8-12 certificate may teach social studies in Grade 8 and history in Grades 9 through 12.

Source Note:The provisions of this §233.3 adopted to be effective June 9, 2002, 27 TexReg 4699.