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A person working as a paraeducator for a school district before or during the 2017-18 school year must meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section by the date of hire for the 2019-20 school year or any subsequent school year.
A person who has not previously worked as a paraeducator for a school district must meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section by the date of hire for the 2018-19 school year or any subsequent school year.
The minimum employment requirements for paraeducators are as provided in this subsection. A paraeducator must:
Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
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Have received a passing grade on an assessment approved by the board;
Hold an associate of arts degree;
Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; or
Have completed a registered apprenticeship program.
This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.