13-42-1. Definitions.
Terms used in this chapter and §§13-43-16 to 13-43-49, inclusive, mean:
(1)"Administrator," a superintendent, principal, or other person whose assigned duties require the person to be issued a certificate as an administrator;
(2)"Applicant," an individual who has applied for a certificate, either through an initial application or a renewal application;
(3)"Certificate," a certificate and endorsements required by the South Dakota Board of Education Standards pursuant to §13-42-3 for a teacher, administrator, or other educational professional which authorize the certificate holder to work in assigned grades and fields;
(4)"Department," the South Dakota Department of Education;
(5)"Other educational professional," an instructor, school service specialist, or other person whose duties require the person to be issued a certificate;
(6)"Secretary," the secretary of the department;
(7)"Teacher," a person whose assigned duties require the person to be issued a certificate as a teacher.
Source: SL 2015, ch 98, §1; SL 2017, ch 81, §57.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 42 - Certification And Evaluation Of Teachers, Principals, And Superintendents
Section 13-42-1 - Definitions.
Section 13-42-3 - Certification of educational professionals--Promulgation of Rules.
Section 13-42-4 - Issuance of certificates by secretary.
Section 13-42-4.2 - Investigations by secretary.
Section 13-42-5.1 - Use of institute funds--Vouchers and warrants.
Section 13-42-6 - Oath or affirmation of allegiance required--Aliens excepted.
Section 13-42-9 - Grounds for refusal to issue or renew certificate or for revocation or suspension.
Section 13-42-10 - Suspension or refusal to issue or renew certificate for breach of contract.
Section 13-42-12 - Procedures for revocation or suspension of certificate.
Section 13-42-16 - Appeal to circuit court from revocation or suspension of certificate.
Section 13-42-17 - Confidentiality of investigative information--Disclosure.
Section 13-42-17.1 - Public and confidential records--Disclosure.
Section 13-42-17.2 - Costs of contested case proceeding.
Section 13-42-19 - Secretary as "designated state official".
Section 13-42-20 - Filing and publication of contracts.
Section 13-42-27 - Board to review certification process and establish revised standards.
Section 13-42-28 - Board to establish alternative certification program.
Section 13-42-33 - Promulgation of rules on performance standards.
Section 13-42-34 - Teacher evaluations.
Section 13-42-35 - Work group to develop model evaluation instrument.
Section 13-42-68 - Temporary certificate for spouses of military personnel.
Section 13-42-69 - Duration of expedited certificate.
Section 13-42-70 - Evaluation records and documents not open to inspection or copying.
Section 13-42-71 - Suicide awareness and prevention training requirements.
Section 13-42-72 - Immunity from liability regarding suicide awareness and prevention training.