The eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Completes a three-semester-hour methodology course directly related to teaching Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture at a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;(2) Meets the requirements of the eminent scholar program recognized by an approved indigenous language board or similar organization created and recognized by a tribal government; and(3) Is recommended for licensure to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and culture in grades kindergarten through 12 by an indigenous language board or similar organization created and recognized by a tribal government.S.D. Admin. R. 24:28:09:08
43 SDR 175, effective 7/3/2017General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.