13-42-1. Definitions.

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Terms used in this chapter and §§ 13-43-16 to 13-43-49 , inclusive, mean:

(1)"Administrator," a superintendent, principal, or other person whose assigned duties require the person to be issued a certificate as an administrator;

(2)"Applicant," an individual who has applied for a certificate, either through an initial application or a renewal application;

(3)"Certificate," a certificate and endorsements required by the South Dakota Board of Education Standards pursuant to § 13-42-3 for a teacher, administrator, or other educational professional which authorize the certificate holder to work in assigned grades and fields;

(4)"Department," the South Dakota Department of Education;

(5)"Other educational professional," an instructor, school service specialist, or other person whose duties require the person to be issued a certificate;

(6)"Secretary," the secretary of the department;

(7)"Teacher," a person whose assigned duties require the person to be issued a certificate as a teacher.