Administrative Rules of the State of Montana

(1) To obtain an elementary principal endorsement an applicant must provide verification of:

(a) a minimum of three years of experience as an appropriately licensed and assigned Class 1 or 2 teacher at the elementary level;

(b) a master's degree in educational leadership from an accredited professional educator preparation program as defined in ARM 10.57.102 or a masterꞌs degree related to education;

(c) completion of an accredited professional educator preparation program as defined in ARM 10.57.102 for elementary principals;

(d) completion of three semester credits of college courses in Montana school law, including special education law; and

(e) recommendation for the endorsement from the appropriate official from an accredited professional educator program.

History: 20-4-102, MCA; IMP, 20-4-106, 20-4-108, MCA; NEW, 2002 MAR p. 3309, Eff. 11/28/02; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 345, Eff. 3/27/09; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 2930, Eff. 7/1/15; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 1051, Eff. 7/31/15.