1. (a) As administered and determined by the program, satisfactory performance on an assessment that is based upon characteristics of effective educational leaders.
2. (b) Hold, at a minimum, a Standard Principal Certificate or the equivalent issued under this title or by another state or country, provided the individual performed satisfactorily on a principal certificate examination similar to and at least as rigorous as that required under this title.
3. (c) Each preparation program must develop and implement specific criteria and procedures that allow admitted individuals to substitute experience and/or professional training directly related to the standards identified in §242.15 of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate) for part of the preparation requirements.

Source Note:The provisions of this §242.5 adopted to be effective March 14, 1999, 24 TexReg 1617; amended to be effective September 2, 1999, 24 TexReg 6751; amended to be effective April 28, 2002, 27 TexReg 3354.