(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education may grant a license under this subchapter to an individual who, in addition to fulfilling the requirements to teach in this state, satisfies the following requirements: (1) The United States Department of Homeland Security has approved the individual's request for exemption under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy;(2) The individual's exemption status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy has: (A) Not expired; or(B) Been properly renewed; and(3) The individual has a current and valid employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.(b) This section is a state law within the meaning of subsection (d) of 8 U.S.C. § 1621, as existing on January 1, 2021.(c) The division shall promulgate rules to implement this section.Added by Act 2021, No. 513,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
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