N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-18-10: Specialty areas - Teacher qualification. (Effective after July 31, 2031)

Notwithstanding the requirements of this chapter:

1.An individual may teach art, business education, computer education, a foreign language, music, physical education, special education, and technology education at any grade level from kindergarten through grade eight, provided the individual:

a.Is licensed to teach by the education standards and practices board;

b.Is approved to teach in that area by the education standards and practices board; and

c.Meets all requirements set forth in rule by the superintendent of public instruction.

2.An individual may teach Native American languages provided the individual is an eminence-credentialed teacher.

3.An individual may teach in the areas of trade, industry, technical occupations, or health occupations, provided the individual has been issued a license to teach in such areas by the education standards and practices board.

4.An individual may teach in any subject, except elementary education, special education, mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, if the individual:

a.Has a permit issued by the board and has a high school diploma;

b.(1)Possesses at least four thousand hours over five years of relevant work experience in the subject area to be taught; or

(2)Possesses a certificate, permit, or degree in the subject area to be taught; and

c.Enrolls in the North Dakota teacher support system approved mentor program, expensed to the sending district.

5.An individual may teach special education using a teaching authorization under this subsection for a time not exceeding two years. An individual may obtain a special education teaching authorization if the individual:

a.Is currently enrolled in a bachelor's program with a major in special education;

b.Has successfully completed all professional education coursework, special education major-specific coursework, and student teaching; and

c.Has passed the tests required by the education standards and practices board, including the content area test.