An applicant for an educational aide II certificate shall:
  (1) hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;
  (2) have satisfied one of the following requirements:
    (A) have two creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as an educational aide I;
    (B) have completed a minimum of 15 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas; or
    (C) have demonstrated proficiency in a specialized skill area as determined by the school district; and
  (3) have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent.

Source Note: The provisions of this §230.57 adopted to be effective August 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 5753