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MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 3 - State Aid for School Construction|Section 5-318 - Solar Energy Pilot Program

    (a)    (1)    There is a solar energy pilot program to promote the use of solar energy systems to generate electricity in public school buildings in the State.        (2)    The pilot program shall be implemented and administered by the Interagency Commission and shall operate as provided in this section.    (b)    The Interagency Commission shall:        (1)    Encourage all local boards in the State to study, design, and construct or renovate school buildings that are energy efficient and use solar energy systems to generate electricity to meet some of the school building’s electrical energy needs, electrical energy demand, or a combination of the electrical energy needs and electrical energy demand;        (2)    Provide grants out of State funds dedicated for this program to local boards to assist in implementing the use of solar energy systems at existing public schools or in new or renovated school building projects; and        (3)    Develop a procedure for a local board to apply for a grant in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.    (c)    (1)    A local board may apply to the Interagency Commission for a grant to cover 90% of the cost to purchase and install a solar energy system to generate a portion of the school building’s electrical energy needs or electrical energy demand.        (2)    A local board that receives a grant under this subsection shall pay:            (i)    10% of the cost to purchase and install the solar energy system; and            (ii)    All architectural or engineering fees for the design and supervision of the installation of the solar energy system.        (3)    The Interagency Commission may award a grant under this section for a solar energy system project.    (d)    Local school systems are encouraged to seek private funding to implement the pilot program.    (e)    The total savings of electrical energy needs and electrical energy demand costs that result from the installation and use of solar energy systems under this section shall remain with the local school system.    (f)    (1)    The Interagency Commission and the Maryland Energy Administration shall cooperate with, assist, provide technical assistance to, and advise school systems to identify appropriate existing public school buildings and public school construction projects that would benefit from the installation of solar energy systems.        (2)    The Interagency Commission shall adopt procedures necessary to implement this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 3 - State Aid for School Construction|Section 5-319 - Solar Technology -- Design Development Documents for School Construction or Renovation

    (a)    The Interagency Commission shall adopt regulations that require the design development documents for the construction or major renovation of school buildings submitted by a county board to the Interagency Commission to include:        (1)    An evaluation of the use of solar technologies, including photovoltaic or solar water heating, based on life cycle costs; and        (2)    If an evaluation determines that solar technologies are not appropriate for a construction or major renovation project, a report that explains why the use of the technology is not appropriate.    (b)    On or before December 31 of each year, the Interagency Commission shall submit a report on the number of public school construction and major renovation projects in each jurisdiction that use solar technologies to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 3 - State Aid for School Construction|Section 5-320 - Renovation of Existing School Buildings

    (a)    (1)    For the purposes of this section, replacement cost shall be determined by the product of the area of a building that is over 40 years old times the current cost per square foot of building construction which may not include:            (i)    Specialized costs of demolition;            (ii)    Site development;            (iii)    The fees of architects and engineers; or            (iv)    Air conditioning.        (2)    All existing area that is not at least 40 years old shall be excluded from this calculation.    (b)    If a county board finds, after preparing feasibility and life cycle cost studies, that it is appropriate and economically beneficial to renovate an existing school building that, in whole or part, has been in continuous educational use for 40 years or more and the cost of the proposed renovation work is not more than the replacement cost of the building or part of a building of the same area and purpose, the Interagency Commission shall consider a request for State funding on the basis of these findings.    (c)    Before it is considered for funding, the project shall be:        (1)    Justified as to need and continued purpose; and        (2)    Included in an annual capital improvement program that has been approved by the Interagency Commission.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-321 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 3 - State Aid for School Construction|Section 5-321 - Effect of Participation of Counties in General Public School Construction Loan of 1956 or Similar Acts

    (a)    The indebtedness of a county may not be considered to be increased by the receipt of money by a county from participation in the General Public School Construction Loan of 1956 or any similar act.    (b)    A county may not be required to levy ad valorem taxes on its taxable basis for the purpose of repaying to the State any money received by the county as a result of these acts during the calendar year 1958 or after or the interest or carrying charges with respect to this money.    (c)    All money received by a county during the calendar year 1958 or after because of the participation of the county in the General Public School Construction Loan of 1956 or any similar act shall be deducted from the funds due the county under the applicable provisions of State law that relate to the:        (1)    Income tax;        (2)    Tax on racing;        (3)    Recordation tax;        (4)    Tax on amusements;        (5)    License tax; and        (6)    School building construction aid program under § 5–303(c) of this subtitle, provided that money may not be deducted for any general public school construction loans that no longer require repayment by the county under § 5–303(c) of this subtitle.    (d)    All obligations in connection with funds received by a county from the General Public School Construction Loan of 1956 or any similar act are self–liquidating obligations, incurred for self–liquidating projects within the meaning of those terms as used in any charter or public general or public local law of this State.    (e)    Any law that is inconsistent with the provisions of this section is repealed to the extent of the inconsistency.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 4 - Accountability and Implementation Board|Section 5-403 - Accountability and Implementation Board Nominating Committee -- Composition -- Slate of Nominees for Vacancy -- Majority Vote

    (a)    A local school system shall be subject to a performance evaluation conducted by the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability in accordance with § 2–1234 of the State Government Article, including:        (1)    An evaluation of whether or not the school system is complying with federal and State laws and regulations;        (2)    An analysis of grading standards, graduation requirements, assessments, procurement, and equitable use of resources among the schools within the system evaluated; and        (3)    An evaluation of instances of fraud, waste, and abuse.    (b)    A performance evaluation conducted under subsection (a) of this section may be performed concurrently with or separately from an audit conducted by the Office of Legislative Audits in accordance with § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 5 - State-Aided Educational Institutions|Section 5-501 - Qualifications for State-Aided Educational Institution

    (a)    For fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal year thereafter, to be considered for funding under this subtitle, an educational institution must qualify as a State-aided educational institution under this subtitle.    (b)    To qualify as a State-aided educational institution, an educational institution shall submit to the Department the following documentation:        (1)    The names of the members of an independent governing board for the institution;        (2)    Proof of status as a nonprofit organization;        (3)    A copy of the most recent independent annual audit or copies of the most recent internally generated financial statements until the annual audit is available;        (4)    A detailed operating budget that:            (i)    For an educational institution other than the Baltimore Zoo, indicates that less than 50% of the operating budget comes from State grants;            (ii)    Specifies all sources of income, including grants received, names of granting agencies, and the amount of each grant; and            (iii)    Specifies all expenditures;        (5)    Plans for the use of any grant funds that may be awarded by the State-aided educational institutions grants programs;        (6)    Evidence of the provision of a direct service to Maryland school groups or to individuals with disabilities, including:            (i)    Data on age levels of students to be served;            (ii)    Data on the projected number of students and teachers to be served both statewide and by local jurisdiction; and            (iii)    Plans of the institution to support the goals of the Maryland Schools for Success Program and the Maryland School Performance Program; and        (7)    Evidence of liability insurance coverage.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 5 - State-Aided Educational Institutions|Section 5-502 - Application for Funding

    An educational institution that seeks to qualify as a State-aided educational institution for funding in the fiscal year following the upcoming fiscal year shall submit before May 1 to the Maryland State Department of Education:         (1)    An augmentation request describing:            (i)    Who will be served;            (ii)    The objectives of the educational program; and            (iii)    The anticipated outcomes;        (2)    An application for qualification as a State-aided educational institution; and        (3)    Supporting documentation as described in § 5-501 of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 5 - State-Aided Educational Institutions|Section 5-503 - Review by Department

    The Department shall review applications for qualification as a State-aided educational institution and shall submit a list of the qualified institutions to the State Superintendent of Schools in June.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 5 - State-Aided Educational Institutions|Section 5-504 - Review and Presentation by State Superintendent

    The State Superintendent shall:         (1)    Review and comment on the institutions on the list of qualified institutions and the extent and manner in which each would forward the goals of the Maryland Schools for Success Program and the Maryland School Performance Program; and        (2)    Present the list of qualified institutions and comments on each institution to the State Board at the July meeting for review and comment by the Board at the August meeting.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 5 - State-Aided Educational Institutions|Section 5-505 - Review by the Governor

    After the August meeting, the State Board shall submit to the Governor:         (1)    The list of qualified institutions;        (2)    The Superintendent’s comments on each institution; and        (3)    The Board’s comments, if any, on each institution.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 5 - State-Aided Educational Institutions|Section 5-506 - Regulations

    The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 6 - Authorization to Issue Bonds to Fund Public School Construction|Section 5-601 - Applicability

    The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to a county otherwise authorized to issue bonds to fund public school construction under other provisions of the Code.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 6 - Authorization to Issue Bonds to Fund Public School Construction|Section 5-603 - Payment of Principal and Interest

    (a)    Bonds issued under this subtitle constitute an irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power of the county to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds when the bonds become payable.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in every fiscal year in which any of the bonds are outstanding, the county shall levy ad valorem taxes on all assessable property within the corporate limits of the county in an amount sufficient to make payments, when due, on the principal of and interest on the bonds.        (2)    If other funds are available to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, the county may reduce the taxes that would otherwise need to be levied under this section.    (c)    The county may apply funds received from any source to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  5-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 5 - Financing|Subtitle 6 - Authorization to Issue Bonds to Fund Public School Construction|Section 5-604 - Tax Exemptions

    Bonds issued under this subtitle are exempt from State, county, and municipal taxation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 1 - Personnel Matters|Section 6-101 - Eligibility for Certificate Necessary

    Unless an individual is eligible to be issued a certificate by the State Superintendent, an individual may not be employed as a county superintendent, assistant superintendent, supervisor, principal, or teacher.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-101.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 1 - Personnel Matters|Section 6-101.1 - Expedited Certification for Service Member, Veteran, or Military Spouse

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    (i)    “Military spouse” means the spouse of a service member or veteran.            (ii)    “Military spouse” includes a surviving spouse of:                1.    A veteran; or                2.    A service member who died within 1 year before the date on which the application for an educator certificate is submitted.        (3)    “Service member” means an individual who is an active duty member of:            (i)    The armed forces of the United States;            (ii)    A reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; or            (iii)    The National Guard of any state.        (4)    (i)    “Veteran” means a former service member who was discharged from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable within 1 year before the date on which the application for an educator certificate is submitted.            (ii)    “Veteran” does not include an individual who has completed active duty and has been discharged for more than 1 year before the application for an educator certificate is submitted.    (b)    The State Superintendent shall expedite educator certification for a service member, veteran, or military spouse.    (c)    To qualify for expedited educator certification under this section, a service member, veteran, or military spouse shall:        (1)    Submit an application for educator certification;        (2)    Hold a valid educator license or certificate in good standing issued in another state;        (3)    Meet the applicable qualifications for certification in COMAR 13A.12.01.04 and .05; and        (4)    Pay the applicable certification fee.    (d)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Superintendent, at the request of a local school system, may issue a temporary educator certificate to a service member, veteran, or military spouse who holds a valid educator certificate or license in good standing issued in another state but who does not meet the qualifications for educator certification in this State.        (2)    A temporary educator certificate issued under this subsection authorizes the service member, veteran, or military spouse, for a limited period of time, as determined by the State Superintendent, to be employed as an educator in the State while the service member, veteran, or military spouse completes additional requirements for certification in this State.    (e)    The Department shall publish prominently on its website the process for obtaining expedited educator certification under this section.    (f)    The State Board may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 1 - Personnel Matters|Section 6-102 - Classes of Teachers' Certificates

    (a)    Teachers’ certificates shall be of two classes:        (1)    First class; and        (2)    Second class.    (b)    Each teacher’s certificate issued by the State Superintendent shall be second class when issued.    (c)    Each county superintendent shall classify the certificate of each teacher employed by the school system of the superintendent’s county at least once every 2 years.    (d)    In determining the class of the certificate of a teacher, the county superintendent shall consider:        (1)    Scholarship;        (2)    Executive ability;        (3)    Personality; and        (4)    Teaching efficiency.    (e)    Each county superintendent shall keep a record of the kind, grade, and class of certificate held by each teacher employed by the school system of the superintendent’s county.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 1 - Personnel Matters|Section 6-103 - State Superintendent to Keep Background Records

    (a)    The State Superintendent shall keep a complete record of the academic preparation, professional training, and teaching experience of each applicant to whom a certificate is issued.    (b)    The State Superintendent shall keep a complete record of the credentials, certificates, or diplomas on which certificates have been issued or renewed.    (c)    The State Superintendent shall keep a complete record and file of:        (1)    Each certificate issued; and        (2)    Each certificate in force.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 1 - Personnel Matters|Section 6-104 - Discrimination Because of Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Handicap, or Sex Prohibited

    (a)    This section applies to the appointment, assignment, compensation, promotion, transfer, dismissal, and any other matter that relates to the employment of public school employees in this State.    (b)    The State Superintendent, a county board, a county superintendent, or an assistant to any one of these may not make any distinction or discriminate in favor of or against any public school employee of this State because of race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment except, as to sex, if the employment of a certain sex is reasonably necessary because of the nature of the employment.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 1 - Personnel Matters|Section 6-105 - Duty-Free Lunch Period for Teachers

    (a)    Each teacher in a public school of this State shall have a duty-free lunch period each regularly scheduled school day.    (b)    This duty-free period shall be for at least 30 minutes, unless the students have a regular lunch period of less than 30 minutes in which case the duty-free period shall be the same as the regular lunch period.    (c)    Each county board may employ teacher aides to carry out the purposes of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 1 - Personnel Matters|Section 6-106 - Volunteer Aides

    (a)    Each county board may use volunteer aides in school activities in its county.    (b)    A volunteer aide may not be used to supplant educational personnel but shall be used to assist regular employees in their assignments.    (c)    Each county superintendent shall establish guidelines for the use of volunteer aides in the school system of the superintendent’s county.    (d)    A volunteer aide is considered an agent of the county board for the limited purposes of:        (1)    Comprehensive liability insurance coverage under § 4–105 of this article; and        (2)    Workers’ compensation coverage under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act.