(1) Early childhood paraprofessionals must have:

(a) completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or

(b) obtained an associateꞌs (or higher) degree; or

(c) a high school diploma and meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in the delivery of the curriculum, instruction, and program delivery standards to support studentsꞌ development of the knowledge and skills outlined in the early learning content standards.