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North Dakota Century Code Title 15.1. Elementary and Secondary Education § 15.1-13-35. Teacher licensure requirement--Youth mental health competency

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. The board shall ensure a candidate for teacher licensure demonstrates competencies in youth mental health. Competencies must include:

a. An understanding of the prevalence and impact of youth mental health disorders on family structure, education, juvenile services, law enforcement, and health care and treatment providers;

b. Knowledge of mental health symptoms, social stigmas, risks, and protective factors; and

c. Awareness of referral sources and strategies for appropriate interventions.

2. A teacher licensure candidate satisfies the requirements of this section if the candidate demonstrates the candidate has received training in competencies related to youth mental health from an accredited or approved youth mental health education provider. The board may issue a provisional license for up to two years to a teacher licensure candidate that does not meet the requirements of this section.

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