(1) A class 2 standard teacher's license shall be valid for a term of five years.

(2) To obtain a class 2 standard teacher's license an applicant must have a bachelor's degree and have completed an accredited professional educator preparation program.

(3) A class 2 standard teacher's license shall be renewable pursuant to the requirements of ARM 10.57.215.

(4) A lapsed class 2 standard teacher's license may be reinstated by showing verification of:

(a) 60 renewal units, 40 of which must be earned by college credit, earned during the five-year period preceding the validation date of the new license; or

(b) 120 renewal units, 80 of which must be earned by college credit, earned during the nine-year period preceding the validation date of the new license.