24:15:05:04.  Recommendation for certification. At the conclusion of the two-year program, the department shall determine whether to certify the candidate, based upon successful completion of coursework with at least a grade of "C", a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and a passing score certification exam for each subject or area authorization and for the pedagogy exam for each age or grade span in which the Teach For America applicant will be certified.

          Source: 30 SDR 158, effective April 18, 2004.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive.