1. (a) The Standard Certificate issued under Chapter 232, Subchapter M of this title (relating to the Types and Classes of Certificates Issued), may be issued to an applicant holding a certificate or other credential and college degree as specified in §245.1 of this chapter (relating to General Provisions).

   1. (1) An applicant who holds a certificate or other credential that is equivalent to a certification area listed in Chapter 230, Subchapter G of this title (relating to Certification Requirements for Classroom Teachers) and that was issued in accordance with §245.1 of this chapter may be issued the equivalent Texas certificate.

   2. (2) An applicant who holds a certificate or other credential that is equivalent to a certification area listed in Chapter 230, Subchapter J of this title (relating to Certification Requirements for Educators Other Than Classroom Teachers and Educational Aides) and that was issued in accordance with §245.1 of this chapter may be issued the equivalent Texas certificate, provided the applicant:

      1. (A) has completed requirements for a classroom teacher certificate; or
      2. (B) can verify three creditable years of public or private school experience, as defined in Chapter 230, Subchapter Y of this title (relating to Definitions) in the certification area.

2. (b) If all certification requirements are met except successful completion of the appropriate certification examination(s), the applicant may request issuance of a one-year certificate in one or more of the certification areas authorized by the certificate from another country.

   1. (1) An applicant issued a one-year certificate under this section who does not satisfy the appropriate examination requirements during the validity of the one-year certificate is not eligible for any type of certificate or permit authorizing employment for the same certification level or area until he or she has satisfied the examination requirements.

   2. (2) An applicant issued a one-year certificate under this section who, during or subsequent to the validity of the certificate, satisfies the appropriate examination requirements and establishes eligibility for a standard certificate may apply for:

      1. (A) a new one-year certificate in another certification area based on a certificate issued by a another country; or
      2. (B) a second one-year certificate in an area previously authorized on a one-year certificate, provided the applicant was not assigned to the area and has not attempted the appropriate examination requirements for that area.

Source Note:The provisions of this §245.5 adopted to be effective February 3, 2000, 25 TexReg 572.