§ 49.90. Criteria for eligibility.

 (a)  The Department may make a one-time issuance of a Temporary Teaching Permit for service in a specific area of instruction for use in elementary, middle or secondary schools to applicants who, in addition to meeting the requirements of §  49.12 (relating to eligibility), present evidence of one of the following:

   (1)  For candidates prepared outside of this Commonwealth, met all requirements for an Instructional I certificate, with the exception of the Math/English course requirements under Chapter 354 (relating to preparation of professional educators).

   (2)  For candidates holding a credential issued by a Board-approved National alternative certification program, completed any ancillary requirements agreed upon by the Department and the credentialing authority.

 (b)  The Temporary Teaching Permit will be valid for 1 calendar year from the date of issuance.

 (c)  The Department will issue an Instructional I certificate when the prescribed courses or ancillary requirements are satisfied.

   The provisions §  49.90 adopted July 14, 2006, effective July 15, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 3655.