Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE
Chapter 13A.12.02 - Teachers
Section 13A.12.02.04 - Renewal and Advancement of a Teacher License

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.12.02.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. General.

(1) An applicant who holds a license is responsible for initiating the renewal of the license.

(2) An applicant shall ensure renewal requirements are received before the expiration date of the license to be considered continuous.

(3) Failure to Meet Requirements. Failure to meet the requirements of this section results in nonrenewal of the license.

(4) A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 may request a Temporary Professional License under Regulation .02A of this chapter for an employee who fails to meet the renewal requirements of the Initial Professional, Professional, or Advanced Professional license.

B. Professional Development Requirements. The Initial Professional, Professional, and Advanced Professional license may be renewed for successive 5-year terms on the successful completion of the requisite number of professional development points (PDPs) as set forth in Regulation .06 of this chapter based on an individual professional development plan as set forth in Regulation .05 of this chapter that is designed to improve teaching and student learning and that is approved, if required, by the educator's supervisor.

C. Application Process.

(1) Renewal. An educator may renew their existing Initial Professional, Professional, or Advanced Professional License by submitting:
(a) A completed application, in the manner required by the Department;

(b) A statement, signed under the penalty of perjury, that the applicant has completed all requirements for licensure renewal, including the requisite number of Professional Development Points under an Individual Professional Development Plan; and

(c) The required fee.

(2) Advancement. An educator may request advancement to a new level of licensure by submitting:
(a) A completed application, in the manner required by the Department;

(b) Supporting documentation demonstrating the applicant has met the requirements for the new level of licensure; and

(c) The required fee.

(3) All documentation submitted is subject to audit by the Department, and the educator shall provide additional documentation to the Department on request.

(4) Individuals employed by a Maryland local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10, may submit documentation directly to the employer.

(5) Individuals who are not employed by a Maryland local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 shall submit documentation directly to the Department.

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