(1) The purpose of this chapter is to define a paraeducator's minimum requirements and process to attain, and the validity period for, the English language learner subject matter certificate;

(2) The English language learner subject matter certificate provides increased training to paraeducators to meet the demands of English language learner instructional support; and

(3) Provided that the English language learner subject matter certificate is not a prerequisite for a paraeducator working in any program.