1. (1) A paraprofessional hired to work in Title I schoolwide or targeted assistance programs supported by Title I funds shall be a high school graduate or equivalent and shall meet at least one of the following requirements:

   1. (a) complete at least two years, or a minimum of 48 semester hours, at an accredited higher education institution;
   2. (b) obtain an associate, or higher, degree from an accredited higher education institution; or

   3. (c) satisfy a rigorous Board approved assessment that demonstrates:

      1. (i) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or
      2. (ii) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
2. (2) A paraprofessional shall satisfactorily complete a criminal background check consistent with Section 53G-11-402 and Rule R277-316.

KEY: paraprofessional qualifications

Date of Last Change: April 7, 2026

Notice of Continuation: September 9, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-3-501(1)(a)(i)