6A:9-6.3

Emergency certificate:

(a) An emergency certificate is a one-year substandard certificate issued only to educational services certificate candidates who meet the requirements specified for each endorsement.

(b) A district board of education may apply to the county superintendent for an emergency certificate for a candidate in authorized educational services areas if it can demonstrate its inability to locate a suitable certified candidate due to unforeseen shortages or other extenuating circumstances. The county superintendent may approve the application if he/she determines that there are no suitable certified candidates to fill the position.

(c) The certificate is renewable annually up to a maximum of two times at the request of the district and approval of the county superintendent. Renewal is predicated upon demonstration of progress toward successful completion of coursework and tests required for issuance of a CE, CEAS or standard certificate. A candidate serving under an emergency certificate shall be employed under emergency certification for no more than a total of three years in any one educational services endorsement area regardless of the number of districts in which the candidate serves. (d) An emergency certificate is valid for employment only in the district requesting the emergency certificate.