(1) A Class 1 professional teacher's license shall be valid for a period of five years.

(2) To obtain a Class 1 professional teacher's license an applicant must submit verification of all of the following:

(a) eligibility for the Class 2 standard teacher's license as set forth in ARM 10.57.410, including proof of a minimum passing score on the PRAXIS Subject Assessment applicable to the requested endorsement and ʺAn Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montanaʺ online course if the educator preparation program competed by the applicant is not in Montana;

(b) a master's degree in education or an endorsable teaching area(s) from a regionally accredited college or university or certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and

(c) three years of teaching experience as defined by ARM 10.57.102.

(3) A Class 1 professional teacher's license shall be renewable pursuant to the requirements of ARM 10.57.215.

(4) A lapsed Class 1 professional teacher's license may be reinstated by earning 60 renewal units during the five-year period preceding the date of application for the new license.