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FULL NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Emergency Rule 67.1-02-01-06

TAKE NOTICE that the Education Standards and Practices Board will hold a public hearing to address proposed adoption of N.D. Admin Code § 67.1-02-01-06, related to Pre-Service Teacher Authorizations, and proposed amendments to N.D. Admin. Code § 67.1-02-01-01, related to Student Teachers, at 10:00am on October 3, 2023, at the Pioneer Room of the State Capitol, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND 58505. The purpose of the proposed rule and amendment is to create a pre-service teacher authorization to allow student teachers to serve in a limited capacity as a teacher of record for a single semester.

The proposed rule and amendment are not expected to have an impact on the regulated community in excess of $50,000. 

These rules are emergency rules with an effective date of August 9, 2023.

The proposed rules may be reviewed at the office of the Education Standards and Practices Board, 2718 Gateway Avenue, Suite 204, Bismarck, ND 58503. A copy of the proposed rules may be requested by writing the above address, espbinfo@nd.gov or calling (701) 328-9641. Written or oral comments on the proposed rules sent to the above address or telephone number and received by October 14, 2023, will be fully considered.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Education Standards and Practices Board at the above telephone number or address at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 9^th day of August, 2023.

Dr. Rebecca Pitkin
Executive Director
Education Standards and Practices Board

Senate Bill 2070 (the permit bill) has been signed by the Governor; therefore, the bill from the previous session will continue. The parameters of the bill are very similar with one exception:

-An individual who enrolls in a teacher education program may teach for an additional 4 years, up to a maximum of 7 years.
-Individuals not enrolled in a teacher education program may teach up to 3 years.

Example
-An individual who held a permit for 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years, can apply for a permit for the 2023-24 also (year 3). If they want to apply for 2024-25 school year, ESPB will need to see evidence of enrollment in a teacher education program, as this would be year 4.

Please visit https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/teaching-permit-information to access information on the permit process.

If you hold a permit, fall within the law, want to renew your permit, and your school would like to continue on a teaching permit, please contact ESPB and we can help get the renewal application started for you in your ND Teach account.

ESPB has partnered with Frontline to provide online training to individuals with less than 48 credits of college education who are interested in substitute teaching. The training costs $180 and takes approximately 20 hours to complete. Please click on this link to register for the training and make sure you select North Dakota.

 https://www.frontlineeducation.com/substitute-teacher-training/

Once an individual completes the training, they will use the ND Teach Login button above to register and apply for a substitute teaching license. Upon submission of their application, an applicant will be required to also submit the following documents: 

• Frontline Training Completion Certificate

• Fingerprint background check packet  - Please print these forms and follow the instructions: https://www.nd.gov/espb/sites/www/files/documents/Complete-Fingerprinting-Instructions-1-16-20.pdf

• Copy of High School Diploma or GED certificate - OR - Official college transcript with any credit earned