24:15:06:29.  K-12 Lakota languages education endorsement. A K-12 Lakota languages education endorsement requires documentation of the following by a college or university offering a teacher education program in Lakota studies:

 

          (1)  Proficiency in Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language, culture, and history;

          (2)  At least a three-semester hour methodology course directly related to teaching Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota language; and

          (3)  Recommendation for certification.

 

          Human Relations and South Dakota Indian Studies are not required for individuals who have only a stand-alone certificate. Documentation of six credits must be submitted for certificate renewal. No state test is required or available to validate this endorsement.

 

          Source: 25 SDR 13, adopted July 21, 1998, effective September 1, 2000; transferred from § 24:16:08:55, 30 SDR 211, effective July 5, 2004; 32 SDR 41, effective September 11, 2005; 36 SDR 169, effective May 11, 2010.

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

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-3, 13-42-4.