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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.04 - Tobacco-Free School Environment › Section 13A.02.04.07 - Certification Procedures

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By September 1, 1993, each local superintendent of schools shall certify in writing to the State Superintendent of Schools that the regulations in this chapter are implemented.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.05 - Maintenance of Effort › Section 13A.02.05.01 - Scope

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This chapter governs the nonrecurring cost exclusion to the maintenance of effort requirement for the receipt of the State's share of the foundation program as well as the process for obtaining a waiver from the maintenance of effort requirement.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.05 - Maintenance of Effort › Section 13A.02.05.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Agreed on Waiver" means a waiver based on an agreement to reduce recurring costs pursuant to Education Article §
										5-202(d)(9), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2) "County" means the county governing body and includes the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City.
(3) "Department" means the State Department of Education.
(4) "Education effort" means a county's appropriation to the local school system divided by the county's wealth, as defined in Education Article, §
										5-202(a)(14), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(5) "Five-year moving average of education effort" means the simple average of a county's education effort for the five preceding years.
(6) "Highest local appropriation" means the total amount of a county's appropriation to the school operating budget for a fiscal year and includes all items related to the ongoing education functions of the public schools.
(7) "Impeded Ability Waiver" means a waiver for a fiscal year pursuant to Education Article, §
										5-202(d)(8), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(8) "Local board" means the local board of education and includes the Board of School Commissioners of Baltimore City.
(9) "Local wealth per pupil" means a county's wealth divided by the county's full-time equivalent enrollment.
(10) "Rebasing Waiver" means a waiver to rebase maintenance of effort permanently pursuant to Education Article, §
										5-202(d)(10), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(11) "Statewide 5-year moving average of education effort" means the simple average of the 5-year moving average of education effort for the 24 local school systems.
(12) Supplemental means expenditures that are in excess of the original appropriation to the regular school operating budget that qualify as nonrecurring costs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.05 - Maintenance of Effort › Section 13A.02.05.03 - Nonrecurring Cost Exclusion

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A. Calculation.
(1) The calculation of the county's highest local appropriation to its school operating budget for the prior fiscal year shall exclude a qualifying nonrecurring cost that is supplemental to the regular school operating budget in accordance with the format developed by the Department.
(2) Qualifying nonrecurring costs shall be limited to:
(a) Costs to establish new computer laboratories that include the cost for equipment, furniture, wiring, hardware, software, space renovations, and the initial up-front cost for staff development, and training but not ongoing costs such as maintenance, staff salaries, staff development, and training;
(b) Costs for new technology that include the cost for equipment, furniture, wiring, hardware, software, space renovations, and the initial up-front cost for staff development, and training but not ongoing costs such as maintenance, staff salaries, staff development, and training;
(c) New instructional program start-up costs that include the cost for equipment, furniture, wiring, hardware, software, space renovations, textbooks, manipulatives, staff development, and training;
(d) Books other than classroom textbooks to establish a new library collection and new books required in new and renovated schools;
(e) Capital items with a useful life of 5 years or more that include the cost to acquire fixed assets other than land and buildings; and
(f) Other unique one-time costs that the local board and county mutually agree to be one-time expenditures.
(3) An approved qualifying nonrecurring cost may not be included in the county's appropriation for purposes of satisfying the county's maintenance of effort requirement.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.05 - Maintenance of Effort › Section 13A.02.05.04 - Waiver of Maintenance of Effort Requirement

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A. Procedure.
(1) In order to qualify for a maintenance of effort waiver, a county shall make a request for a waiver in writing to the State Board of Education by the earlier of April 20 or the 7th day following the end of the legislative session of the fiscal year prior to the waiver year. The county shall send to the local board of education a copy of the waiver request.
(2) There are three types of waiver requests:
(a) Impeded Ability Waiver;
(b) Agreed on Waiver; and
(c) Rebasing Waiver.
(3) The State Board shall inform the county whether the waiver is approved or denied in whole or in part 30 days after receipt of an application or May 20 of the fiscal year prior to the waiver year, whichever is earlier.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.05 - Maintenance of Effort › Section 13A.02.05.05 - Additional Maintenance of Effort for Low-Effort Counties

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A. Procedure.
(1) In each fiscal year in which a county's prior year's education effort is below 100 percent of the Statewide five-year moving average of education effort, the Department will designate the county as a low-effort county.
(2) The local board in a low-effort county shall adjust the maintenance of effort amount for the county by increasing the per-pupil amount by the lesser of:
(a) A county's increase in local wealth per pupil between the prior fiscal year and current fiscal year;
(b) The Statewide average increases in local wealth per pupil between the prior fiscal year and the current fiscal year; or
(c) 2.5 percent.
(3) If the number calculated pursuant to §A(2)(a) or (b) of this Regulation is a negative number, the adjustment to the maintenance of effort amount shall be zero.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.06 - General Financial Aid to Local School Systems › Section 13A.02.06.01 - Scope

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This chapter applies to enrollment collection requirements for the calculation of State financial assistance for the 24 public school systems in Maryland through the foundation program and the compensatory education, English learner education, special education, and transportation services grants.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.06 - General Financial Aid to Local School Systems › Section 13A.02.06.03 - State Financial Assistance under the Foundation Program

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A. For the purpose of calculating State aid under the foundation program, a student, who is a bona fide resident of Maryland and who has age appropriate immunizations, may be included in the enrollment count of the local school system under the following circumstances:
(1) A student may be counted as one full-time equivalent student if the student:
(a) Is between age 5 and age 21;
(b) Is enrolled in a regular public school day program, grades 1-12 or the equivalent; and
(c) Is present at least 1 day in September and has not been determined to have withdrawn on or before September 30;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.06 - General Financial Aid to Local School Systems › Section 13A.02.06.04 - State Financial Assistance under the Compensatory Education Grant

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A. A student may be counted as eligible for State aid under the compensatory education grant if the student:
(1) Is eligible for free and reduced price meals as of October 31 of the prior fiscal year;
(2) Is between age 5 and age 21; and
(3) Is enrolled in:
(a) A regular public school day program in grades kindergarten-12; or
(b) A home and hospital program operated by a local school system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.06 - General Financial Aid to Local School Systems › Section 13A.02.06.05 - State Financial Assistance Under the English Learner Education Grant

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A. A student may be counted as eligible for State aid under the English learner education grant if the student:
(1) Is between age 3 and age 21;
(2) Is enrolled in a public school in a local school system; and
(3) Is receiving English language acquisition services, as defined under Title III of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, through a local school system on October 31 of the prior fiscal year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.06 - General Financial Aid to Local School Systems › Section 13A.02.06.06 - State Financial Assistance Under the Special Education Grant

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A. A student may be counted as eligible for State aid under the special education grant if the student is:
(1) Between age 3 and age 21;
(2) Enrolled in a public school in a local school system unless the student is enrolled in or attending:
(a) The Maryland School for the Blind;
(b) The Maryland School for the Deaf; or
(c) An educational program operated by the State; and
(3) Receiving special education services, as defined in the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, on October 1 of the prior fiscal year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.06 - General Financial Aid to Local School Systems › Section 13A.02.06.07 - State Financial Assistance Under the Transportation Services Grant

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A. A student may be counted as eligible for State aid under the transportation services grant if:
(1) The student is between age 3 and age 21;
(2) The student is enrolled in a public school, a school maintained by a State agency, or a nonpublic school;
(3) Transportation services are identified as a related service for a free appropriate public education in the student's individualized education program or in the student's Section 504 plan; and
(4) The student is receiving services as of the last Friday in October of the prior fiscal year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.06 - General Financial Aid to Local School Systems › Section 13A.02.06.08 - General Requirements

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A. Each local school system shall submit enrollment count reports and financial reports annually to the Department on forms and by deadlines as prescribed by the State Superintendent of Schools.
B. Each local school system shall retain student records based on the guidelines and standards for the retention and disposition of student records as set forth in the Records Retention and Disposition Manual for Public Education (Revised 1999) in accordance with COMAR 14.18.02.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.01 - Scope

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These regulations implement the Education Article, §
									5-109, Annotated Code of Maryland, which requires each local board of education to provide for an annual audit of its financial statements. The regulations also implement the Single Audit Act of 1984 and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, which require State, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to provide for an annual audit of federal awards.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.02 - Definitions

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A. In these regulations, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Department" means the Maryland State Department of Education.
(2) "Fiscal year" means the period beginning on July 1 of a calendar year and ending on June 30 of the next calendar year.
(3) "Local board" means the board of education of a county and includes the Board of School Commissioners of Baltimore City.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.03 - Incorporation by Reference

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A. In this chapter, the following documents are incorporated by reference.
B. Documents Incorporated.
(1) Audit and Accounting Guide for State and Local Governments (2005 Edition-American Institute of Certified Public Accountants).
(2) Government Auditing Standards (2003 Revision-Comptroller General of the United States).
(3) The Single Audit Act of 1984 (31 U.S.C. §§
											7501- 7507, Public Law 98-502) and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. §§
											7501- 7507, Public Law 104-156).
(4) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations (62 FR 35278 (2003)).
(5) Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement (64 FR 26793 (2004)).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.04 - Audits of Financial Statements

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A. Audit Required. Each local board shall have an audit made of its financial statements for each fiscal year in accordance with this regulation.
B. Qualifications of Auditor. An independent certified public accountant, or a partnership or corporation of certified public accountants who hold a license or permit issued by the State Board of Public Accountancy shall perform the audit.
C. Approval by State Superintendent of Schools. The local superintendent of schools shall submit to the State Superintendent of Schools for approval, by May 1 of the fiscal year to be audited, the name of the auditor.
D. Standards. The auditor shall conduct the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the requirements set forth in the following documents:
(1) "Audit and Accounting Guide for State and Local Governments"; and
(2) "Government Auditing Standards".
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.05 - Audits of Federal Awards

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A. Additional Audit Requirements and Standards. In addition to the requirements of Regulation .04 of this chapter, if a local board expends $500,000 or more in a fiscal year in federal awards, the local board shall have an audit made in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.
B. Submission of Report. The local superintendent of schools shall submit a copy of the audit reporting package required under §A of this regulation and responses to the findings noted therein to the State Superintendent of Schools and to the federally designated central clearinghouse within 30 days after receipt of the audit report, but not later than December 31 after the end of the fiscal year.
C. Costs. Additional costs incurred by a local board in meeting the requirements of this regulation may be charged to federal awards as a direct expenditure provided that all standards are met. The percentage of costs charged to federal awards for this purpose may not exceed the percentage that federal funds expended represent of total funds expended by the local board during the fiscal year. The percentage may be exceeded if the costs are the subject of a separate and distinct billing supported with appropriate documentation that demonstrates higher actual costs. The cost of an audit of expenditures of federal awards of less than $500,000 in a fiscal year may not be charged to federal awards.
D. Auditor Selection. If federal funds are used to pay for any of the costs of an audit, the local board shall follow the procurement standards prescribed by 34 CFR Part 74, Subpart P, "Procurement Standards", and shall give small audit firms and audit firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contracts awarded.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.06 - Audit Resolution

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A. Department Responsibilities. The Department shall review all audits of the local boards made pursuant to Regulations .04 and .05 this chapter, monitor the implementation of corrective action, and determine the amount of questioned costs to be disallowed.
B. Written Notice of Disallowed Costs. The Department shall give the local superintendent of schools written notice whenever it determines that any questioned costs are to be disallowed.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.07 - Fraudulent Acts

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A. If the auditor becomes aware of any fraudulent acts, the auditor shall promptly notify the local superintendent of schools and prepare a separate written report.
B. The local superintendent of schools shall promptly notify the Department of the fraudulent acts and any actions taken or proposed.
C. Fraudulent acts include:
(1) Fraudulent financial reporting;
(2) Misappropriations of funds or other assets; and
(3) Conflicts of interest.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.08 - Inspection and Retention of Records

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A. Audit reports shall be made available by the local superintendent of schools for public inspection within 30 days after receipt of the audit report.
B. Audit reports and working papers shall be retained for 5 years unless the Department or appropriate federal agency notifies the local superintendent of schools in writing to retain the records for a longer period.
C. Audit working papers shall be made available upon request to the Department or an appropriate federal agency.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.09 - Extensions of Time

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A. The State Superintendent of Schools may extend the time periods in Regulations .04C and G and .05B of this chapter upon written request by the local superintendent of schools.
B. A written request for extension of a time period shall be made at least 15 days before an act is required or report is due and shall state the reasons for requesting the extension.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.07 - Annual Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Awards › Section 13A.02.07.10 - Relation to Other Audit Requirements

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These regulations do not limit the authority of local, State, or federal agencies to conduct additional audits necessary to carry out their responsibilities under any other law or regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.09 - Closing of Schools › Section 13A.02.09.01 - Adoption of Procedures to Govern School Closings

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A. Each local board of education shall establish procedures to be used in making decisions on school closings.
B. The procedures shall ensure, at a minimum, that consideration is given to the impact of the proposed closing on the following factors:
(1) Student enrollment trends;
(2) Age or condition of school buildings;
(3) Transportation;
(4) Educational programs;
(5) Racial composition of student body;
(6) Financial considerations;
(7) Student relocation;
(8) Impact on community in geographic attendance area for school proposed to be closed and school, or schools, to which students will be relocating.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.09 - Closing of Schools › Section 13A.02.09.02 - Date of Decision

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Except in emergency circumstances, the decision to close a school shall be announced at least 90 days before the date the school is scheduled to be closed but not later than April 30 of any school year. An emergency circumstance is one where the decision to close a school because of unforeseen circumstances cannot be announced at least 90 days before the date a school is scheduled to close or before April 30 of any school year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 02 - LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 13A.02.09 - Closing of Schools › Section 13A.02.09.03 - Appeal to State Board of Education

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A. An appeal to the State Board of Education may be submitted in writing within 30 days after the decision of a local board of education.
B. The State Board of Education will uphold the decision of the local board of education to close and consolidate a school unless the facts presented indicate its decision was arbitrary and unreasonable or illegal.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.01 - Standards for Kindergarten Programs › Section 13A.03.01.01 - Standards for Kindergarten Programs Operated by Public Institutions of Post-Secondary Education

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A. A kindergarten program operated by a public institution of post-secondary education shall meet the requirements of this regulation.
B. The educational program shall comply with the instructional program requirements applicable to public school kindergarten programs found in:
(1) COMAR 13A.04.06-Program of Instruction in Personal Financial Literacy;
(2) COMAR 13A.04.08-Program in Social Studies;
(3) COMAR 13A.04.09-Program in Science;
(4) COMAR 13A.04.12-Program in Mathematics;
(5) COMAR 13A.04.13-Program in Physical Education;
(6) COMAR 13A.04.14-Program in English Language Arts;
(7) COMAR 13A.04.16-Programs in Fine Arts; and
(8) COMAR 13A.04.18-Program in Comprehensive Health Education.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.01 - Scope

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A. This chapter sets out the enrollment, credit, student service, and State assessment requirements for graduation from a public high school in Maryland.
B. It is the expectation of the State Board that each student enrolled in a public school system in Maryland shall earn a Maryland High School Diploma in accordance with the requirements set forth in this chapter.
C. Upon notifying the State Superintendent of Schools, each local school system may establish graduation requirements beyond the minimum requirements established by the State Board.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Credit" means successful demonstration of a specified unit of study.
(2) "Department" means the State Department of Education.
(3) "EOC Assessment" means an end-of-course assessment that comprises 20 percent of the student's grade in that course.
(4) "Individualized education program (IEP)" means a written description for a student with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with 20 U.S.C. §
											1414 and COMAR 13A.05.01.
(5) "Maryland Comprehensive Assessments" means the assessments within the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program in algebra, science, English, and government developed or adopted by the Department that are aligned with and measure a student's skills and knowledge as set forth in the Maryland Standards for those subjects.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.03 - Enrollment and Credit Requirements

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A. Beginning with students entering the 9th grade class of 2014- 2015 school year, each student shall enroll in a mathematics course in each year of high school that the student attends, up to a maximum of 4 years of attendance, unless in the 5th or 6th year a mathematics course is needed to meet a graduation requirement.
B. To be awarded a diploma, a student who entered the 9th grade class in the 2020-2021 school year or earlier shall be enrolled in a Maryland public school system and shall have earned a minimum of 21 credits that include the following specified credits:
(1) English - four credits of organized instruction in comprehension of literary and informational text, writing, speaking and listening, language, and literacy, of which one credit shall be aligned with the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment for English;
(2) Fine Arts - one credit in dance, media arts, music, theatre, or visual art, or a combination of these;
(3) Mathematics - three credits, including one with instruction in algebra aligned with the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment for algebra or one or more credits in subsequent mathematics courses for which Algebra I is a prerequisite, and one with instruction in geometry aligned with the content standards for geometry;
(4) Physical education-one-half credit;
(5) Health education-one-half credit;
(6) Science - three credits of organized instruction which includes a laboratory component engaging in the application of the science and engineering practices, the crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas including Earth/space science, life science, physical science (chemistry and physics), engineering, and technology, aligned to the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment for science;
(7) Social studies - three credits including one credit in United States history, one credit in world history, and one credit in local, State, and national government aligned with the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment for government;
(8) Technology education-one credit that includes the application of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve practical problems and extend human capabilities; and
(9) One of the following:
(a) Two credits of world language, which may include American Sign Language;
(b) Two credits of advanced technology education; or
(c) Successfully complete a State-approved career and technology program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.04 - Other Provisions for Earning Credit

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A. In addition to earning credits during the regular school day and year, credits may be earned, at the discretion of the local school system, through the means specified in §§B - H of this regulation.
B. Summer School.
(1) Each local school system may provide summer school programs for original and review credit as determined by the needs of students.
(2) Credit instruction shall meet the aggregate time requirements specified by the local school system.
(3) Consistent with local school system policy and procedure, credit may be given for acceptable summer study offered by approved public and nonpublic institutions in or outside of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.05 - Student Service

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To graduate, students shall complete one of the following:
A. 75 hours of student service that includes preparation, action, and reflection components and that, at the discretion of the local school system, may begin during the middle grades; or
B. A locally designed program in student service that has been approved by the State Superintendent of Schools.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.06 - Maryland Comprehensive Assessments

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A. A student shall take the requisite Maryland Comprehensive Assessment during its next regular administration if the student received credit for taking, by the methods identified in Regulations .03 and .04 of this chapter, any of the following courses aligned with the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment:
(1) Algebra;
(2) Science;
(3) English; or
(4) Government.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.07 - Notice to Parents or Guardians and Students

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Each principal shall inform all students and their parents or guardians annually at a minimum of the following:
A Maryland's graduation requirements;
B. The student's progress on fulfilling the credit, Maryland Comprehensive Assessment, service, and applicable IEP requirements for graduation;
C. The results of each Maryland Comprehensive Assessment taken;
D. The Department's schedule for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment administration; and
E. Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, the student's progress on completing the course credit, which includes the end-of-course Maryland Comprehensive Assessment in science and government, service, and applicable IEP requirements for graduation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.08 - Grading and Reporting

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A. Each school system in Maryland shall recognize and accept any and all credits a student earned toward graduation in any other public school in Maryland
B. Each local school system shall develop a written policy on grading and reporting that complies with the student record requirements as set forth in COMAR 13A.08.02 and that includes:
(1) An explanation of the grading scale at the elementary and secondary levels;
(2) An explanation of the calculation of the final grade for a course;
(3) An explanation of weights of honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and dual enrollment courses;
(4) An explanation of how attendance factors into the student's grade;
(5) An explanation of grade changing procedures, including:
(a) A timeline for final grade changes that cannot exceed 45 school days following the last day of the grading period. For a change of grade for the fourth marking period, the timeline would begin on the first day of school in the new school year.
(b) The names of personnel at the school and central office level authorized to make final grade changes;
(c) Documentation that authorized personnel are required to maintain to support the final grade changes, including, at a minimum the:
(i) Name of teacher requesting grade change;
(ii) Reason for the grade change;
(iii) Signature of person approving the grade change;
(iv) Reason for the approval;
(v) Date of the approval; and
(vi) Signature of the principal;
(d) How and when the school system will audit the validity of the grade changes each year; and
(e) Appeal procedures.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.09 - Diplomas and Certificates

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A. The types of diplomas and certificates specified in §§B-D of this regulation shall be awarded to any student who meets the requirements for award.
B. Maryland High School Diploma. Except as provided in Regulation .12 of this chapter, to be awarded a Maryland high school diploma, a student shall:
(1) Complete the enrollment, credit, and service requirements as specified in this chapter;
(2) Complete local school system requirements; and
(3) Meet the graduation assessment requirements in the following ways:
(a) Take the Maryland Comprehensive Assessments for Algebra I, science, government, and English 10; or
(b) Take an approved alternative assessment as established by the Department, such as Maryland Comprehensive Assessment for Algebra II, Advanced Placement examinations, SAT, ACT, or International Baccalaureate examinations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.09-1 - Appeal of Denial of Diploma for Failure to Meet Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Requirement

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A. A school system shall notify each senior and the senior's parents or guardians on or before the end of February of the senior year if a student may not graduate. The notice shall explain:
(1) The reasons the student may not graduate;
(2) The options available to meet all graduation requirements;
(3) That a waiver of the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment graduation requirement may be one of the options, if the student meets the criteria set forth in §§C and E of this regulation;
(4) The waiver process and timeline; and
(5) That parents or guardians may submit information in writing to the principal concerning eligibility of their child for the waiver.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.10 - Alternatives to 4-year Enrollment Requirement

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A. In recognition of the fact that 4-year enrollment in a public high school may not serve the best interests of some students, the alternatives in §§B and C of this regulation shall be made available.
B. Early College Admission Program. A student may receive a Maryland High School Diploma through acceptance in the early college admission program, if:
(1) The student is accepted for early admission to an accredited college before high school graduation;
(2) All Maryland Comprehensive Assessments and student service requirements have been met;
(3) A written request by the student and parent or guardian is made to and approved by the local superintendent of schools certifying the early admission acceptance;
(4) The student's program for the first year of college is approved by the local superintendent of schools if this program is included toward the issuance of a diploma; and
(5) At the conclusion of the program or after 1 year, a written request for a Maryland High School Diploma is submitted to the superintendent together with a transcript or letter from the college to the high school principal indicating that the student has successfully completed a year of college work.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.11 - Alternatives for Structuring Programs

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A. Each local school system shall be permitted to develop alternative ways for individual or groups of students to fulfill graduation requirements.
B. An alternative plan may include a waiver of the fourth year enrollment requirement if all credit, assessments, and student service requirements are met and if the local superintendent of schools or designee determines that the waiver is in the best interest of the student.
C. Procedures for implementing these alternative programs leading to high school diplomas are as follows:
(1) Development and approval of a curricular plan which assures that the content of the specified credits is included and the standards for graduation are met pursuant to the requirements of this chapter with the plan containing a program description, performance requirements, and evaluation procedures; and
(2) The local superintendent of schools is responsible for approving any plan and shall notify the State Superintendent of Schools once approval has been given.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.02 - Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland › Section 13A.03.02.12 - General Provisions

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A. Length of School Year. Maryland public high schools shall be open for at least 180 school days and a minimum of 1,170 school hours during a 10-month period in each school year.
B. Graduation Requirements for Transfer Students.
(1) Attendance Requirements.
(a) To receive a diploma, a student shall be in attendance at a Maryland public high school one full semester immediately preceding graduation in addition to meeting the other diploma requirements.
(b) In cases where this requirement creates an undue hardship for a student transferring to or from a Maryland nonpublic school or from an out-of-State school and wishing to receive a Maryland high school diploma, the local superintendent of schools may waive the one full semester attendance requirement.
(c) Exception shall be made for a student with disabilities in a State-approved nonpublic program.
(d) Students transferring from one Maryland public high school to another during the second semester of their senior year and meeting all requirements for graduation shall be given the option of graduating from either high school by agreement of the local superintendent of schools or the respective local superintendents when more than one local school system is involved.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.04 - Test Administration and Data-Reporting Policies and Procedures › Section 13A.03.04.01 - Scope

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This chapter applies to:
A. Tests administered by or through the State Board of Education, including but not limited to:
(1) The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) (English and Language Arts and Mathematics);
(2) The Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) for grades 5 and 8;
(3) The Alternate Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (Alt-MSA);
(4) The Alternative Maryland Comprehensive Assessment for Government (Alt-Gov);
(5) The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment for Government;
(6) The Life Science Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (LS MISA);
(7) The Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA);
(8) The English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) - ACCESS for ELLs;
(9) The norm-referenced test or tests in use by the State;
(10) The Educator Credentialing Tests; and
(11) Other instruments required by the State Board of Education;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.04 - Test Administration and Data-Reporting Policies and Procedures › Section 13A.03.04.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Department" means the State Department of Education.
(2) "Individual" means a student, teacher, administrator, or other school system or Department employee.
(3) Local Education Agency.
(a) "Local education agency" means a public school system.
(b) "Local education agency" includes special schools and institutions and nonpublic schools approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 that use tests administered on behalf of the State Board of Education.
(4) "Maryland School Performance Program (MSPP)" means a performance-based education accountability program that focuses on accountability through school improvement in the public schools.
(5) "Test administration" means the range of activities from procurement of secure assessment materials through the return of secure assessment materials to the Department or its agents.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.04 - Test Administration and Data-Reporting Policies and Procedures › Section 13A.03.04.03 - Local School System Test Administration and Data-Reporting Policies

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A. A local school system shall develop and adopt test administration and data-reporting policies.
B. The test administration policy shall provide for:
(1) The security of the materials during testing and the storage under lock and key of all secure tests and test materials in all versions, including, but not limited to, answer keys, audio tapes, videotapes, compact disks (CDs), and examinee answer documents, before, during, and after testing;
(2) The proper administration of tests and the monitoring of test administrations;
(3) Training, at least annually, of appropriate personnel on test administration policy and procedures;
(4) The prohibition of electronic devices, including personal devices, (unless required for testing or administrative purposes) in testing rooms during testing; and
(5) The retention of an archival document for a minimum of 6 years after the date of test administration, containing the following information for each testing group each testing day:
(a) Name and student identification number for each student;
(b) School and system names and identifiers;
(c) Names of the test administrators, examiners, accommodators, and proctors; and
(d) Unique test document identification number for each student for paper testing only.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.04 - Test Administration and Data-Reporting Policies and Procedures › Section 13A.03.04.04 - Local School System Testing Designates

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A. All personnel involved in testing shall be employees of the local school system, be trained for their role, meet the requirements of their role as described herein, and sign a Department approved Test Administration and Certification of Training Form.
B. Personnel may not serve as a Test Administrator, Proctor, or Accommodator in the same testing room as a student who is a family member or who resides within the same dwelling.
C. Testing Personnel.
(1) Local Accountability Coordinators (LACs).
(a) A local superintendent of schools shall designate annually one individual per school system to serve as the Local Accountability Coordinator (LAC).
(b) The LAC shall have oversight of the:
(i) Procurement of test instruments that are used in testing programs administered by or through the State Board of Education;
(ii) Organization, implementation, orientation, and verification of the Maryland educational assessment programs in the school system; and
(iii) Administration and security of state-mandated assessments.
(c) The name of the LAC shall be provided in writing to the Department within 10 days of the designation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 03 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.03.04 - Test Administration and Data-Reporting Policies and Procedures › Section 13A.03.04.05 - Testing Behavior Violations

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A. It is a violation of test security for an individual to fail to follow test administration procedures promulgated by the local board of education or the State Board of Education and published in test administration manuals and related materials for mandatory tests administered by or through the State Board of Education to students or educators.
B. It is a violation of test security for an individual to:
(1) Give examinees access to secure test items or materials before testing;
(2) Give unauthorized individuals access to secure test items or materials;
(3) Copy, reproduce, use, or otherwise disclose in any manner inconsistent with test security regulations and procedures any portion of secure test materials;
(4) Provide answer keys or answers orally, in writing, or by any other means, to examinees;
(5) Coach examinees during testing by giving them answers to test questions or otherwise directing or guiding their responses or altering or interfering with examinees' responses in any way;
(6) Fail to follow security regulations and procedures for distribution and return of secure test materials, or fail to account for all secure test materials before, during, and after testing;
(7) Fail to properly monitor test administration, including permitting inappropriate collaboration between or among individuals;
(8) Administer State-mandated tests on dates other than those specified by the Department;
(9) Participate in, direct, aid, counsel, assist, encourage, or fail to report any of the acts prohibited in this chapter; or
(10) Refuse to disclose information regarding test security violations.