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MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Organizations of Noncertificated Employees|Section 6-508 - Representatives and Agreements in Effect on July 1, 1978, to Continue

    (a)    Employee organizations recognized by the public school employer as the exclusive representative of all public school employees in a specified unit on July 1, 1978 shall continue to be the exclusive representative:        (1)    For the rest of the 2-year initial period as provided by § 6-507 of this subtitle; and        (2)    Beyond the 2-year period until another election is held as provided under § 6-507 of this subtitle.    (b)    Any collective negotiation agreement that has been entered into by an exclusive representative and a public employer as of July 1, 1978 shall continue in effect for the term of the agreement.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Organizations of Noncertificated Employees|Section 6-509 - Designated Organization Is Negotiating Agent; Fair Representation

    (a)    An employee organization designated as an exclusive representative shall be the negotiating agent of all public school employees in the unit in the county.    (b)    An employee organization designated as an exclusive representative shall represent all employees in the unit fairly and without discrimination, whether or not the employees are members of the employee organization.    (c)    All public school employees have the rights granted under this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-509.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Organizations of Noncertificated Employees|Section 6-509.2 - Information Required to Be Provided by Public School Employer to Exclusive Representative

    (a)    Within 30 days of the date of hire, or by the first pay period of the month after the date of hire, of each new public school employee, a public school employer shall provide the exclusive representative with the employee’s:        (1)    Name;        (2)    Position classification;        (3)    Home and work site addresses where the employee receives interoffice or United States mail;        (4)    Home and work site telephone numbers;        (5)    Personal cell phone number; and        (6)    Work e–mail addresses.    (b)    (1)    (i)    The public school employer shall provide the exclusive representative with the information described in subsection (a) of this section for each employee in the bargaining unit represented by the exclusive representative once every 120 days.            (ii)    Subject to § 6–510 of this subtitle, the public school employer may negotiate with the exclusive representative to provide the information required under this paragraph more frequently than once every 120 days.        (2)    The public school employer shall provide the exclusive representative with the information described in subsection (a) of this section regardless of whether the newly hired employee was previously employed by the public school employer.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Organizations of Noncertificated Employees|Section 6-511 - Funding Negotiated Agreements

    If the fiscal authority does not approve enough funds to implement the negotiated agreement, the public school employer shall renegotiate the funds allocated for these purposes by the fiscal authority with the employee organization before the public school employer makes a final determination in accordance with the timetable and procedure established by the Board.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Organizations of Noncertificated Employees|Section 6-512 - Interference With Employees Prohibited

    A public school employer and employee organization may not interfere with, intimidate, restrain, coerce, or discriminate against any public school employee because of the exercise of his rights under §§ 6-503 and 6-504 of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Organizations of Noncertificated Employees|Section 6-513 - Strikes Prohibited; Penalties

    (a)    An employee organization may not call or direct a strike.    (b)    (1)    Any employee organization designated as an exclusive representative that violates any provision of this section shall have its designation as exclusive representative revoked by the public school employer and the employee organization and any other employee organization that violates any provision of this section is ineligible to be designated as exclusive representative for a period of 2 years after the violation.        (2)    If an employee organization violates any provision of this section, the public school employer shall stop making payroll deductions for dues of the organization for 1 year after the violation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-514 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 5 - Organizations of Noncertificated Employees|Section 6-514 - State Labor Laws Inapplicable

    This subtitle does not make the State labor laws in Titles 3 and 7 of the Labor and Employment Article apply to public school employment.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 6 - Interstate Agreement on Qualifications of Educational Personnel|Section 6-601 - Enactment and Entering Into Agreement

    The Interstate Agreement on Qualifications of Educational Personnel is enacted into law and entered into with all jurisdictions legally joining in the Agreement in the form substantially as set forth in § 6-604 of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 6 - Interstate Agreement on Qualifications of Educational Personnel|Section 6-602 - State Superintendent Is "Designated State Official"

    (a)    The “designated state official” for this State, under the terms of the Agreement set forth in § 6-604 of this subtitle, is the State Superintendent.    (b)    The State Superintendent may enter into contracts under Article III of the Agreement only if the State Board approves the text of the contract.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 6 - Interstate Agreement on Qualifications of Educational Personnel|Section 6-603 - Filing and Publication of Contracts

    (a)    A copy of each contract made on behalf of this State under the Agreement shall be kept on file in the offices of the State Superintendent and the Secretary of State.    (b)    The State Superintendent shall publish each contract in convenient form.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 7 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board|Section 6-701 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board.    (c)    “Review Board” means the entity composed of, and appointed by, the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board under § 6–707 of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 7 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board|Section 6-702 - Created

    There is a Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board in the State Department of Education.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 7 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board|Section 6-704 - Rules and Regulations Generally; Fees

    (a)    (1)    In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, both the State Board and the Board shall develop for consideration rules and regulations for:            (i)    Except as provided in item (iii) of this paragraph, the certification of teachers and other professional personnel in accordance with this article;            (ii)    Requirements for preparation of teachers and other education personnel; and            (iii)    The certification of social workers employed by a local school employer as professional personnel.        (2)    Rules and regulations developed by the State Board shall be reviewed by the Board.        (3)    Rules and regulations developed by the Board shall be reviewed by the State Board.        (4)    Rules and regulations that are initiated by either the State Board or the Board and submitted for review to each other shall be acted upon within 60 days of their receipt by the other party.        (5)    Recommendations on rules and regulations that are initiated by the Board shall be implemented unless disapproved by three-fourths of the members of the State Board.        (6)    Recommendations on rules and regulations that are initiated by the State Board shall be implemented unless disapproved by the Board.        (7)    If the rules or regulations are disapproved under paragraph (6) of this subsection, the rules or regulations shall be implemented if they are approved by three-fourths of the members of the State Board.        (8)    An individual who is otherwise qualified may not be denied the right to receive credentials from the Board, to receive training to become a teacher, or to practice teaching in any school because that individual is totally or partially blind.        (9)    A county board may not refuse to contract with or engage a teacher because of blindness if the blind teacher is capable of performing the duties of the position for which he has applied.        (10)    The right of a school psychologist, who is certified by the Board to practice school psychology consistent with the provisions of that certification, may not be limited by Title 18 of the Health Occupations Article with respect to the practice of school psychology in an educational institution.    (b)    (1)    The Board may establish a fee, not to exceed $10, for issuance or renewal of a teacher certificate.        (2)    The Board may not require a fee:            (i)    For the addition of any new area of certification to a currently valid certificate; or            (ii)    Except for the fee authorized under this subsection, for the evaluation of credentials for the certification of teachers.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-704.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 7 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board|Section 6-704.1 - Certification Renewal Requirement for School Counselors

    (a)    On or before July 1, 2016, the Board shall require a certificate holder applying for renewal of a certificate as a school counselor to have obtained training in, by a method determined by the Board, the knowledge and skills required to understand and respond to the social, emotional, and personal development of students, including knowledge and skills relating to:        (1)    The recognition of indicators of mental illness and behavioral distress, including depression, trauma, violence, youth suicide, and substance abuse; and        (2)    The identification of professional resources to help students in crisis.    (b)    The training required under subsection (a) of this section shall be commensurate with the duties of a school counselor and may exceed the training required of other school personnel under § 6–122 of this title.    (c)    The Board shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 7 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board|Section 6-705 - Reciprocity in Certification of Teachers

    (a)    Subject to the rules and regulations that are implemented according to § 6-704 of this subtitle, the State Superintendent may make an agreement with the appropriate educational authority of any other state to provide for reciprocity in the certification of teachers.    (b)    Subject to the regulations of the Board, the State Superintendent may accept the accreditation for certification purposes of a program for teacher preparation if:        (1)    The accreditation is granted by a recognized national accrediting agency; and        (2)    The institution preparing the teachers is in another state.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 7 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board|Section 6-706 - Adoption of Regulations

    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Board may adopt regulations in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 7 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board|Section 6-707 - Review Board -- Composition; Term

    (a)    (1)    From among its members, the Board shall appoint a Review Board.        (2)    The Review Board consists of five members which shall be composed of:            (i)    The State Superintendent;            (ii)    The local board of education member;            (iii)    Two of the public school teacher members; and            (iv)    One of the teacher education faculty members.        (3)    One member of the Review Board shall be appointed to act as a liaison between the Board and the Review Board.    (b)    (1)    The term of a member of the Review Board is 1 year.        (2)    Upon the recommendation of the State Superintendent, a member of the Review Board may be reappointed once.        (3)    The term of office shall be from September 1 of the calendar year in which the appointment is made.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-708 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 7 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board|Section 6-708 - Review Board -- Duties

    (a)    The Review Board shall:        (1)    Make recommendations to the Board on appeals from rulings of the certification staff; and        (2)    Submit its findings to the Board.    (b)    The Board shall make the final determination for each appellate case.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 8 - Public School Labor Relations Board|Section 6-801 - "Board" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Board” means the Public School Labor Relations Board established under § 6–802 of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 8 - Public School Labor Relations Board|Section 6-802 - Board Established

    There is a Public School Labor Relations Board established as an independent unit of State government.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 8 - Public School Labor Relations Board|Section 6-803 - Composition; Oath; Chair; Term; Removal

    (a)    The Board shall consist of the following five members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate:        (1)    One member who:            (i)    Represents the public;            (ii)    Has experience in labor relations;            (iii)    Is not an officer or employee of a board of education or an employee organization representing public school system employees;            (iv)    Is not an elected official of the State, a county, or an employee organization representing public school employees; and            (v)    Is known for objective and independent judgment;        (2)    Two members, including one member chosen from a list of candidates submitted by the organization representing a majority of public school employees in the State for collective bargaining purposes and another member chosen from a list of candidates submitted by a statewide organization representing public school employees in at least one jurisdiction within the State for collective bargaining purposes other than the majority organization under this paragraph, who:            (i)    Are not employees of the State or a public school employee organization; and            (ii)    Are known for objective and independent judgment; and        (3)    Two members chosen from a list of candidates submitted by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education and the State Superintendents Association of Maryland, who:            (i)    Are not officers or employees of the State or county or State boards of education and are not officers or employees of employee organizations representing employees of public school systems in Maryland; and            (ii)    Are known for objective and independent judgment.    (b)    Before taking office each member shall take the oath required by Article I, Section 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (c)    The member listed in subsection (a)(1) of this section shall chair the Board.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2010.        (3)    At the end of a term a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of that term.    (e)    The Governor may remove a member only for incompetence or misconduct.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 8 - Public School Labor Relations Board|Section 6-804 - Compensation and Reimbursement for Expenses

    A member of the Board shall be entitled to:        (1)    Compensation in accordance with the State budget; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 8 - Public School Labor Relations Board|Section 6-805 - Sharing Executive Director; Legal Services

    (a)    The Board shall share an executive director with the Higher Education Labor Relations Board and the State Labor Relations Board.    (b)    The Attorney General shall assign an assistant Attorney General to provide legal services to the Board, the Higher Education Labor Relations Board, and the State Labor Relations Board.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 8 - Public School Labor Relations Board|Section 6-806 - Administration and Enforcement; Regulations and Recommendations

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall administer and enforce the provisions of Subtitles 4 and 5 of this title.        (2)    In connection with the administration and enforcement of Subtitles 4 and 5 of this title:            (i)    References to written communications, such as letters and notices, shall include electronic communications, unless otherwise indicated by the Board; and            (ii)    The Board may extend the time limits set forth in Subtitles 4 and 5 of this title for good cause shown.        (3)    (i)    Unless a court has issued a stay, a party subject to an order of the Board shall comply with the order without the need for judicial enforcement.            (ii)    At the request of the Board, a court may:                1.    Grant injunctive relief to enforce compliance with an order of the Board; and                2.    Grant any other remedy the court deems appropriate.    (b)    The Board may:        (1)    Adopt regulations, guidelines, and policies to carry out the rights and responsibilities of the Board under this title; and        (2)    Make recommendations for legislative action regarding the operation of this title.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 8 - Public School Labor Relations Board|Section 6-807 - In General

    (a)    In deciding matters covered under the provisions of Subtitles 4 and 5 of this title, the Board:        (1)    May:            (i)    Conduct hearings;            (ii)    Subpoena witnesses and documents;            (iii)    Administer oaths;            (iv)    Take the testimony or deposition of a person under oath; and            (v)    Conduct investigations; and        (2)    Shall decide controversies and disputes.    (b)    (1)    If a person fails to comply with an order issued by the Board, a member of the Board may petition the circuit court to order the person to comply with the Board’s order.        (2)    The Board may not be required to post bond in an action under paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (c)    Each hearing and determination of an appeal or complaint by the Board is a contested case, subject to the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (d)    A prior order, action, or opinion issued by the State Board before the enactment of this section may be considered as precedent in matters arising after the enactment of this section, but it is not binding on the Board.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  6-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 6 - Teachers and Other Personnel|Subtitle 9 - Public School Employee Whistleblower Protection Act|Section 6-901 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Public school employee” means any individual who is employed by a public school employer or an individual of equivalent status in Baltimore City.        (2)    “Public school employee” does not include a State employee.    (c)    “Public school employer” means a county board of education or the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.    (d)    “Supervisor” means any individual within an employer’s organization who has the authority to direct and control the work performance of an employee, or who has managerial authority to take corrective action regarding the violation of a law, rule, or regulation of which the employee complains.