LAC 28:CXXXI.1345. Child Search Coordinator

A. Eligibility requirements: 1. certification as a teacher, social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, psychologist, speech therapist, or other related special education field; 2. graduate degree from a college or university accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602; 3. six semester hours in special education; and 4. three years of experience in the certified or licensed special education area. B. Persons functioning as Child Search Coordinators prior to September 1, 1989, who are certified/licensed special education personnel are not bound by these requirements and will be certified, provided they are recommended for continuation of employment by the parish supervisor/director of special education and approved by the superintendent of the LEA.