Section 8-65-8 - Candidate requirements for enrollment in an alternative certification program(a) To be enrolled in an alternative certification program, the provider of the alternative certification program shall ensure the candidate has met one of the following: (1) The individual has qualitative leadership experience and holds at least a master's degree;(2) The individual is a licensed school level administrator, holds at least a master's degree and has qualitative leadership experience; or(3) The individual is a licensed teacher, holds at least a master's degree, and has qualitative leadership experience.(b) The provider shall obtain evidence that the candidate minimally possesses: (1) At least a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning;(2) If the candidate is being admitted pursuant to subparagraph (a)(2) or subparagraph (a)(3), applicable licensure credentials that are current and active and not encumbered;(3) Qualitative leadership experience of three or more years within ten years of application in a leadership, supervisory, or managerial position; and(4) Qualitative leadership experience documented through a resume or portfolio by the candidate and verified by the alternative certification program provider through interviews and/or written recommendations from the applicant's supervisors.(c) The provider shall recruit and enroll candidates that are willing to commit to three years of continued employment as a school level administrator with the department after graduation from the alternative certification program and award of their ISAC-P as vice-principal.(d) The provider shall also ensure candidates have satisfied other requirements of the department including, but not limited to, criminal history record checks in accordance with sections 302A-601.5 and 846-2.7, HRS and chapter 7, title 8, HAR.(e) Costs related to enrollment in an alternative certification program may be borne by the candidate or by other means as determined by the department. [Eff JUN 14 2012] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-605, 302A-1112) (Imp: HRS § 302A-605)