Section 25.227  Interim Certification of School Counselor Interns (2004)

a)         An individual who wishes to participate in an internship enabling him or her to meet the requirements described in Section 25.225 of this Part may obtain interim certification as a school counselor intern.  Each applicant for this certification shall either:

1)         have completed, as part of an approved program, all the coursework described in Section 25.225(d)(2) of this Part; or

2)         hold a master's or higher degree in a field of counseling other than school counseling and be working toward completion of all requirements necessary for certification as a school counselor as described in Section 25.225(h) of this Part.

b)        Each applicant shall be in good health and of sound moral character and shall be a citizen of the United States or be legally present in the United States and possess legal authorization for employment.

c)         Each applicant shall submit the required fee along with an application to the State Board of Education and a transcript indicating compliance with subsection (a) of this Section.

d)        Interim certification as a school counselor intern shall be valid for three years, subject to Section 21-22 of the School Code, and shall not be renewable.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 3413, effective February 22, 2008)