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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.15 - Teacher Preparation Competencies: Cultural Responsiveness

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A. Culturally Responsive Teaching. Teacher candidates seeking licensure shall demonstrate the following competencies:
(1) Preparation to support culturally, racially, linguistically, and otherwise diverse populations of students through providing culturally responsive instruction to increase academic achievement, critical consciousness, and cultural competence; and
(2) Required knowledge and skills to include application of competencies that support various racial, ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic groups through teaching that promotes social justice and equity, including restorative practices and practices to develop racial literacy.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.07 - Tuition Reimbursement for Retraining Teachers in Mathematics or Science › Section 13A.07.07.01 - Eligibility Criteria and Standards for Reimbursement

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A. Eligibility Criteria. To be eligible for the program of tuition reimbursement for retraining, an applicant shall:
(1) Be currently employed as a teacher in a Maryland public school system;
(2) Be presently certified in a field other than mathematics or science;
(3) Declare an interest in being certified in mathematics or science in a Maryland public school system; and
(4) Agree, with the consent of the local board of education, as specified in §C, of this regulation, to teach mathematics or science in a Maryland public school system for at least 2 years following certification in mathematics or science.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.08 - Incentive Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards › Section 13A.07.08.01 - Scope

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This chapter establishes the criteria for the selection of public school candidates who are eligible to receive financial aid, subject to annual appropriation by the Maryland General Assembly, to pursue initial certification or renewal by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.08 - Incentive Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards › Section 13A.07.08.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Completion of the National Board Assessment process" means the candidate submits the requisite number of scoreable entries, as defined by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), for initial certification or renewal within one assessment cycle.
(2) "National Board certificate" means a credential issued by the NBPTS which attests that a candidate has been judged by peers as one who is accomplished, makes sound professional judgments about student learning, and acts effectively on those judgments.
(3) "National Board certification fee" means the assessment fee charged by the NBPTS.
(4) "National Board certification process for initial certification" means the process which involves compiling a portfolio and completing assessment center activities.
(5) "National Board certification process for renewal" means the process that requires the candidate for renewal to complete one portfolio entry that contains evidence of connections between the candidate's continued professional growth and student learning.
(6) "National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)" means a private, nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to advance the teaching profession and to improve student learning.
(7) "Retake" means the process offered by the NBPTS, which allows candidates, during their initial attempt, to resubmit any combination of portfolio entries, assessment center exercises, or both, for which they did not achieve a passing score.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.08 - Incentive Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards › Section 13A.07.08.03 - Eligibility Criteria

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A. In order to be eligible to receive financial aid to pursue initial NBPTS certification, a candidate shall:
(1) Have completed 3 years of successful teaching on a Maryland professional certificate at one or more early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary public schools;
(2) Hold a valid Maryland professional certificate;
(3) Affirm voluntary participation in the NBPTS certification process;
(4) Comply with the deadlines as specified by the Department and NBPTS; and
(5) Demonstrate teaching practice in designated fields as identified by the NBPTS.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.08 - Incentive Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards › Section 13A.07.08.04 - Selection Procedures

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A. Each participating local school system shall:
(1) Establish a diverse selection committee representative of the educational community to include, but not be limited to, classroom teachers, National Board certified teachers, school administrators, and local teacher association members who are classroom teachers;
(2) Establish and publicize written criteria, including the criteria identified in Regulation .03 of this chapter for the selection of candidates;
(3) Forward names of initial candidates for the financial incentive program to the Department in accordance with the timelines established by the Department, with the following information:
(a) Name;
(b) Candidate code;
(c) Signed, notarized memorandum of understanding that specifies the candidate's financial responsibility if the candidate does not complete the assessment process;
(d) Confirmation of verification of eligibility as identified in Regulation .03 of this chapter; and
(e) Verification that the selection procedures specified in this regulation were followed; and
(4) Forward names of renewal and retake candidates for the financial incentive program to the Department in accordance with the timelines established by the Department, with the information required under Regulation .04A(3)(a)-(c) of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.08 - Incentive Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards › Section 13A.07.08.05 - Credits

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A. A candidate who receives a National Board certificate shall earn six credits toward the renewal of the Maryland professional certificate.
B. A candidate who completes the National Board certification process, but who does not receive a National Board certificate, shall earn three credits toward the renewal of the Maryland professional certificate.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.08 - Incentive Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards › Section 13A.07.08.06 - Costs

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A. Costs for the fee charged by NBPTS shall be shared in the following manner:
(1) The State Board of Education shall pay 2/3 of the National Board certification fee, and the local school system shall pay 1/3 of the National Board certification fee for an initial or renewal candidate; and
(2) Subject to the annual appropriation by the Maryland General Assembly, the State Board of Education may pay 2/3 of the National Board certification fee, and the local school system may pay 1/3 of the National Board certification fee, for a candidate to pursue one retake for National Board certification.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.08 - Incentive Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards › Section 13A.07.08.07 - Staff Development Plan

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The Department shall establish a Statewide staff development plan that uses the skills and knowledge of teachers who have obtained National Board certification.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.08 - Incentive Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards › Section 13A.07.08.08 - Advanced Professional Certificate

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A candidate who receives a National Board certificate shall be eligible to receive the Advanced Professional certificate if the course work and experience requirements are satisfied in accordance with COMAR 13A.12.01.06E.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.09 - Evaluation of Teachers and Principals › Section 13A.07.09.01 - Applicability

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The minimum general standards set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter shall apply to evaluations of all teachers and principals.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.09 - Evaluation of Teachers and Principals › Section 13A.07.09.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Evaluation" means an appraisal of professional performance for a school year based on written criteria and procedures that result in a written evaluation report.
(2) "Principal" means an individual who serves in the position as a principal and who is certificated under COMAR 13A.12.04.04 or certificated as a resident principal under COMAR 13A.12.04.05.
(3) "State assessments" means the tests in mathematics and English/language arts developed or adopted by the Department that are aligned with the Maryland College and Career Ready standards and measure a student's skills and knowledge as set forth in the content standards for those subjects.
(4) "Student growth" means student progress assessed by multiple measures and from a clearly articulated baseline to one or more points in time.
(5) Teacher.
(a) "Teacher" means any individual certificated under COMAR 13A.12.02 as a teacher and who delivers instruction and is responsible for a student's or group of students' academic progress in a Pre-K-12 public school setting, subject to local school system interpretation.
(b) "Teacher" may include an individual certificated by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) under COMAR 13A.12.03 if the individual delivers instruction and is responsible for a group of students' academic progress in a Pre-K-12 public school setting, subject to local school system interpretation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.09 - Evaluation of Teachers and Principals › Section 13A.07.09.03 - Incorporation by Reference

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In this chapter, the following documents are incorporated by reference:
A. Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework, February 2005;
B. Educational Leadership Policy Standards: ISLLC 2008; and
C. InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards: A Resource for State Dialogue, April 2011.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.09 - Evaluation of Teachers and Principals › Section 13A.07.09.05 - Default Model

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A. If the school system and the exclusive employee representative do not reach agreement on an evaluation system, the default model shall be adopted by the school system.
B. The default model shall include:
(1) A student growth component that comprises at least 50 percent of the teacher's and principal's evaluation in the following ways:
(a) For school years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, for elementary and middle school teachers providing instruction in State-assessed content areas, 20 percent of the evaluation shall be based on SLOs based on and informed by the data obtained from the State assessments and 30 percent on other SLOs or other locally determined measures;
(b) For school years after 2015-2016, for elementary and middle school teachers providing instruction in State-assessed content areas, based on an analysis conducted by the Department of evaluation data obtained in school years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, including and analysis of the use of State Assessment data as a direct measure of student growth, aggregate class growth scores for State-assessed content areas being taught may comprise at least 20 percent of the teacher's evaluation;
(c) For school years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, elementary and middle school teachers providing instruction in non-State-assessed grades or content areas, SLOs or other locally determined measures in the content areas being taught shall comprise 50 percent of the evaluation;
(d) For school years after 2015-2016, for elementary and middle school teachers providing instruction in non-State-assessed grades or content areas, based on an analysis conducted by the Department of evaluation data obtained in school years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, SLOs or other locally determined measures may comprise up to 30 percent of the evaluation and a school-wide index may comprise up to 20 percent; and
(e) For high school teachers, SLOs informed by the data obtained from the High School Assessments shall comprise 50 percent of the teacher's evaluation;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.09 - Evaluation of Teachers and Principals › Section 13A.07.09.06 - Evaluation Cycle

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A. Tenured Teachers. On the 3-year evaluation cycle, tenured teachers shall be evaluated once annually in the following ways:
(1) In the first year of the evaluation cycle conducted under these regulations, tenured teachers shall be evaluated on both professional practice and student growth;
(2) If in the first year of the evaluation cycle a tenured teacher is determined to be highly effective or effective, then in the second year of the evaluation cycle the tenured teacher shall be evaluated using the professional practice rating from the previous year and the student growth based on the most recent available data;
(3) If in the second year of the evaluation cycle a tenured teacher is determined to be highly effective or effective, then in the third year of the evaluation cycle the tenured teacher shall be evaluated using the professional practice rating from the previous year and student growth based on the most recent available data;
(4) At the beginning of the fourth year, the evaluation cycle shall begin again as described in §A(1)-(3) of this regulation; and
(5) In any year, a principal may determine or a tenured teacher may request that the evaluation be based on a new review of professional practice along with student growth.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.09 - Evaluation of Teachers and Principals › Section 13A.07.09.07 - Evaluation Report

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A. The evaluation report shall be shared with the teacher or principal who is the subject of the evaluation.
B. The teacher or principal shall receive a copy of and sign the evaluation report.
C. The signature of the teacher or principal does not necessarily indicate agreement with the evaluation report.
D. An evaluation report shall provide for written comments and reactions by the individual being evaluated, which shall be attached to the evaluation report.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.09 - Evaluation of Teachers and Principals › Section 13A.07.09.08 - Appeal of an Evaluation

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A. In the event of an overall rating of ineffective, the local school system shall, at a minimum, provide the teacher or principal with an opportunity to appeal in accordance with Education Article, §
									4-205(c)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. If an observation report is a component of an ineffective evaluation, the observation report may be appealed along with the ineffective evaluation.
C. The burden of proof is on the individual appealing an overall rating of ineffective to show that the rating was arbitrary, unreasonable, illegal, or not in compliance with the adopted evaluation system of the local school system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.10 - Comprehensive Principal Induction Program › Section 13A.07.10.01 - Scope

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This chapter applies to a comprehensive induction program for new principals. The purpose of this regulation is to provide guidance for local school systems to establish a high quality induction program that addresses critical professional learning needs of new principals, improves instructional quality, and helps inductees achieve success in their initial assignments, resulting in improved student learning and higher retention in the profession. The induction program that each local school system designs shall reflect coherence in structure and consistency in focus to ensure an integrated, seamless system of support. Recognizing that "one-size-fits-all" induction programs do not meet the needs of new principals, these regulations establish the components of an induction program, allowing local school systems to build on their current programs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.10 - Comprehensive Principal Induction Program › Section 13A.07.10.02 - Incorporation by Reference

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In this chapter, the following document is incorporated by reference:
Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework, 2005, which has been incorporated by reference in COMAR 13A.07.09.03E.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.10 - Comprehensive Principal Induction Program › Section 13A.07.10.03 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Mentee" means a public school principal who is the recipient of the services of a mentor.
(2) "Mentor" means an individual who possesses the attributes set forth in Regulation .06 of this chapter.
(3) "New principal" means a principal who is:
(a) New to the position; or
(b) A veteran who is new to the local school system.
(4) "Executive officer" means a principal's supervisor who evaluates the principal in accordance with COMAR 13A.01.04.02E.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.10 - Comprehensive Principal Induction Program › Section 13A.07.10.04 - General Requirements

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A. Each local school system shall have a comprehensive induction program for new principals. Such programs should be differentiated based on the needs of the principal and should include such components as:
(1) A locally designed orientation program for all principals new to the principalship and/or local school system;
(2) Ongoing support from a mentor; and
(3) Appropriate levels of staffing to plan and coordinate all induction activities.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.10 - Comprehensive Principal Induction Program › Section 13A.07.10.05 - Mentoring Component of the Comprehensive Induction Program

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A. A local school system shall identify full-time or part-time mentors to support principals during their comprehensive induction period.
B. In collaboration with the mentor, the new principal shall identify areas for focus of his/her professional growth.
C. Mentors shall:
(1) Demonstrate a knowledge base and skills to address the performance evaluation criteria and outcomes to be met by each mentee; and
(2) Have been a principal and have been rated as satisfactory or effective or be a retiree from a local school system and have been rated as a satisfactory or effective principal.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.10 - Comprehensive Principal Induction Program › Section 13A.07.10.06 - Evaluation of the Comprehensive Induction Program

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Local school systems shall evaluate the effectiveness of the comprehensive induction program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.10 - Comprehensive Principal Induction Program › Section 13A.07.10.07 - Date of Compliance

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Local school systems shall be in full compliance with this chapter by July 1, 2014.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.10 - Comprehensive Principal Induction Program › Section 13A.07.10.08 - Reporting Requirements

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By September 1, 2014, and each 5 years after, each local school system superintendent shall certify to the State Superintendent of Schools that the Comprehensive Principal Induction Program meets the minimum requirements set forth in this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.11 - Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training › Section 13A.07.11.01 - Scope

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This chapter establishes a program of training in suicide prevention and student safety for all certificated school personnel who have direct contact with students on a regular basis.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.11 - Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training › Section 13A.07.11.02 - Definition

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Behavioral Health" means:
(a) Promotion of mental health, resilience, and well-being;
(b) Treatment of mental and substance use disorders; and
(c) Support for individuals who experience these conditions or are in recovery from these conditions, and for their family and community.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.11 - Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training › Section 13A.07.11.03 - Required Training

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A. All certificated school personnel who have direct contact with students on a regular basis shall complete training on or before December 1 of each year, by a method determined by each county board, in the skills required to:
(1) Understand and respond to youth suicide risk;
(2) Understand and respond to student mental health, student trauma, student safety and other topics related to student social and emotional well-being;
(3) Identify professional resources to help students in crisis;
(4) Recognize student behavioral health issues;
(5) Recognize a student experiencing trauma or violence out of school and refer the student to behavioral health services, which includes, but is not limited to, the school counselor, school psychologist, school nurse, school social worker, and student support team; and
(6) If the school is a community school, support any students needing the services at a community school.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.11 - Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training › Section 13A.07.11.04 - No Duty of Care

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A. The training requirement set forth in Regulation .03 of this chapter may not be construed to impose a duty of care on certificated school personnel who complete the training.
B. Unless the acts or omissions of a certificated school employee who completed the training required by Regulation .03 of this chapter are willful, wanton, or grossly negligent, a person may not bring an action against a county board for personal injury or wrongful death caused by an act or omission re suiting from:
(1) Any training or lack of training of certificated personnel under Regulation .03 of this chapter; or
(2) The implementation of the training under Regulation .03 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.11 - Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training › Section 13A.07.11.05 - Documentation of Training

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The training requirement set forth in Regulation .03 of this chapter shall be monitored through documentation submitted annually to the State Superintendent from the local superintendents by school on the type of training, the number of certificated school personnel trained, the dates of the training, and the materials used for the training.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.12 - Disqualification Criteria for Substitute Teachers › Section 13A.07.12.01 - Disqualification Criteria for Substitute Teachers

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A. Disqualification Causes.
(1) A local school system shall disqualify a substitute teacher from employment in any local school system if the individual:
(a) Pleads guilty or nolo contendere with respect to, receives probation before judgment with respect to, or is convicted of a crime involving:
(i) Contributing to the delinquency of a minor;
(ii) Moral turpitude if the offense bears directly on the individual's fitness for employment in education;
(iii) A controlled dangerous substance offense if the offense occurred on school property or during a school event or if the individual has been convicted and the clerk of the court has certified and reported the controlled dangerous substance conviction to the Department;
(iv) Child abuse or neglect as defined in Criminal Law Article, §§ 3-601-3 -603, Annotated Code of Maryland, or a comparable crime in another state;
(v) A crime of violence as defined in Criminal Law Article, §
												14-101, Annotated Code of Maryland, or a comparable crime in another state;
(vi) Sexual solicitation of a minor; or
(vii) Possession, distribution, receipt, or production of child pornography;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.13 - State Board of Education Teacher Member Election › Section 13A.07.13.01 - Scope

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This chapter establishes the process for electing the teacher member to the State Board of Education whenever there is a vacancy in that position.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.13 - State Board of Education Teacher Member Election › Section 13A.07.13.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Actively teaching" means an individual is:
(a) Employed full-time;
(b) Not employed as a substitute;
(c) Not on extended leave; and
(d) Teaching for at least 30 percent of the work week.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.13 - State Board of Education Teacher Member Election › Section 13A.07.13.03 - General Provisions

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A. The Department shall conduct an election to determine the teacher member-elect, whose name shall be presented to the Governor for appointment to the State Board of Education, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
B. The teacher member elect shall be selected from a list of candidates provided by the Department to all certified teachers in the State.
C. A teacher member's seat on the State Board of Education shall become vacant if the teacher fails to hold certification in Maryland or stops actively teaching.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.13 - State Board of Education Teacher Member Election › Section 13A.07.13.04 - Election Schedule

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A. The Department shall conduct an election whenever there is a vacancy of a teacher member of the State Board of Education.
B. The Department shall prepare a schedule for conducting the election that conforms to the requirements of §C of this regulation.
C. The election schedule shall include the following information:
(1) The time period during which an eligible teacher may obtain a nomination form from the Department;
(2) The date by which a teacher shall be certified in order to qualify as a candidate or be an eligible voter in the election;
(3) The date completed nomination forms shall be submitted to the Department;
(4) The date the Department shall certify the names of all candidates on the ballot;
(5) The dates the Department shall conduct the online election; and
(6) The date that election results shall be announced publicly.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.13 - State Board of Education Teacher Member Election › Section 13A.07.13.05 - Election Notice

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A. The Department shall provide notice of a teacher member vacancy and election to all certified teachers in the State.
B. The notice shall include:
(1) The election schedule set by the Department;
(2) An explanation of the eligibility requirements to serve as a teacher member on the State Board of Education and how to become a candidate;
(3) Information on how to vote for a teacher candidate to the State Board of Education; and
(4) Any other information the Department considers necessary for eligible voters to fully understand the purpose and procedures of the election.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.13 - State Board of Education Teacher Member Election › Section 13A.07.13.06 - Nomination of Candidates

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A. The name of an eligible teacher shall be placed on the ballot as a candidate if the Department certifies that they have met the criteria set by this regulation.
B. Eligibility Requirements. To be placed on the ballot, a teacher:
(1) Shall be a resident of Maryland;
(2) Shall be certified to teach in Maryland;
(3) Shall be actively teaching in a public or nonpublic school in Maryland;
(4) Shall have been actively teaching for at least 5 years;
(5) May not have:
(a) Had a certificate suspended or revoked by the Department; or
(b) Been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for any criminal violation other than a minor traffic offense;
(6) Shall be current on all federal, state, or local debt, without any delinquencies for income, property, or other taxes;
(7) Shall provide all of the information required by the nomination form; and
(8) Shall complete an ethics disclosure form.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.13 - State Board of Education Teacher Member Election › Section 13A.07.13.07 - Election

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A. The Department shall conduct an online election.
B. Ballots.
(1) Candidates shall be listed in alphabetical order on the ballot.
(2) Each certified teacher in the State shall receive access to a ballot through notice provided by the Department's Education Information System.
(3) The ballot shall, at a minimum, have the name of each candidate and the candidate's current school and teaching assignment.
(4) The Department may include additional relevant biographical information about the candidates on the ballot, including a candidate's personal statement, resume, biography, and other information submitted as part of the nomination form.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.14 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct History › Section 13A.07.14.01 - Scope

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This chapter establishes the general provisions to comply with the child sexual abuse and sexual misconduct background history review established by Education Article, §
									6-113.2, Annotated Code of Maryland Included in the chapter are definitions, reporting violations of the general provisions, penalties for entities that fail to comply with the provisions, and the establishment of an appeals process.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.14 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct History › Section 13A.07.14.02 - Definitions

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A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Child sexual abuse means an act by an adult involving a minor or a student that constitutes a sexual offense under the laws of the State, or any sexual contact between an adult and a minor
(2) "Contracting agency" means an entity that contracts with a county board or nonpublic school to provide a service to a school or the students of a school.
(3) Current or former employer means a county board nonpublic school, or any other entity through which an individual had direct contact with minors.
(4) Department means the Maryland State Department of Education.
(5) "Direct contact with minors" means the care, supervision, guidance, or control of or routine interaction with a minor.
(6) "Emergent employee" means an employee hired by a county board or nonpublic school without completing the employment history review required under Regulation .03 of this chapter.
(7) Prospective employer means a county board, nonpublic school or contracting agency that is considering hiring an applicant for a position involving direct contact with minors.
(8) "School" means a public or nonpublic school.
(9) Sexual misconduct means an act by an adult, including an oral, nonverbal written, or electronic communication, or a physical activity directed toward or with a minor that is designed to promote a romantic or sexual relationship with the minor, including:
(a) Sexual or romantic invitation;
(b) Dating or soliciting dates;
(c) Engaging in sexualized or romantic dialogue;
(d) Making sexually suggestive comments;
(e) Grooming behaviors;
(f) Self-disclosure or physical exposure of a sexual romantic, or erotic nature; and
(g) A sexual, indecent, romantic, or erotic contact with the minor
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.14 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct History › Section 13A.07.14.03 - General Provisions

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A. Employer Requirements for Employment History Review.
(1) A county board, nonpublic school, or contracting agency shall follow the requirements of Education Article, §
										6-113.2, Annotated Code of Maryland, to obtain information on an applicant's child sexual abuse and sexual misconduct history from current and former employers before hiring that individual for a position involving direct contact with minors.
(2) Current employers, former school employers, and former employers where the applicant had direct contact with minors within the last 10 years shall complete and return the employment history review form to a prospective employer within 20 days of receiving the employment history review form.
(3) Employers shall provide the information required by Education Article, §
										6-113.2, Annotated Code of Maryland unless an exception provided for in the law does not require disclosure of the information.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.14 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct History › Section 13A.07.14.04 - Reporting Violations

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A. Except as provided in §D, a prospective employer shall report to the Department if a current or former employer does not complete and return the employment history review form within 20 days of its receipt
B. The prospective employer shall make the report immediately to the Department using a form specified by the Department
C. The report shall include:
(1) The name, address, phone number, fax number, and email address for the current or former employer;
(2) A detailed list of all attempts made by the prospective employer to contact the current or former employer, including method of contact, date of attempted contact, and any response;
(3) Any supporting documentation or other information relevant to the report; and
(4) The name of the individual making the report, along with the individual's title, employer, address, phone number, and email address.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.14 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct History › Section 13A.07.14.05 - Penalties

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A. Subject to §§B-D of this regulation, the Department may impose a fine against any current or former employer that does not provide the information required by the employment history review form within 20 days of its receipt.
B. Prior to imposing a fine, the Department shall send a warning letter to the current or former employer that explains:
(1) The requirements of the law; and
(2) How the current or former employer failed to comply with the law.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.14 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct History › Section 13A.07.14.06 - Appeal

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A. A current or former employer may appeal a fine in writing to the State Superintendent of Schools within 15 days of the Department imposing the fine.
B. The appeal shall include the reasons for taking the appeal, along with any supporting documentation.
C. The State Superintendent of Schools shall forward the appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a proposed decision, including findings of fact and conclusions of law.
D. An employer or the Department may file exceptions to the Administrative Law Judge's proposed decision within 15 days of the decision being issued.
E. The State Superintendent of Schools may affirm, reverse, or modify the Administrative Law Judge's proposed decision.
F. The decision of the State Superintendent of Schools is the final decision of the agency.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 08 - STUDENTS › Chapter 13A.08.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.08.01.01 - Attendance

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A. Who Shall Attend. Each child who resides in this State and is 5 years old or older and under 18 shall attend a public school regularly during the entire school year unless the child is otherwise receiving regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age, or the child is exempted under Regulation .02-2A of this chapter.
B. A child who resides in this State shall attend a public or nonpublic kindergarten program regularly during the school year before entering the first grade unless the child is enrolled in an alternative program as specified in Regulation .02-2B of this chapter or is receiving home instruction as provided in COMAR 13A.10.01.
C. A child who resides in this State and attends a nonpublic kindergarten program for part of the year may transfer to a public kindergarten if the child meets the minimum age requirement for admission to a public school kindergarten program, as set forth in Regulation .02B(2) of this chapter.
D. Students shall be considered in attendance at school when participating in school-sponsored activities during the school day, and when that participation is approved by the local superintendent of schools or the school principal, or their designees. Students shall be considered in attendance in an alternative program setting when participating in activities during the day sponsored by the alternative program, and when that participation is approved by the director of a licensed child care center, registered family day care home, or Head Start 5-year-old program.
E. Daily Attendance Record. A record of the daily attendance of each student shall be kept in accordance with regulations of the State Board of Education and the Maryland Student Records System Manual 2020, which is incorporated by reference in COMAR 13A.08.02.01.
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A. Prekindergarten.
(1) Beginning with the 2002-2003 school year through the 2004-2005 school year, a child admitted to the prekindergarten program in the public schools shall be 4 years old or older on:
(a) November 30, 2002, if the child applies for entrance for the 2002-2003 school year;
(b) October 31, 2003, if the child applies for entrance for the 2003-2004 school year; and
(c) September 30, 2004, if the child applies for entrance for the 2004-2005 school year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 08 - STUDENTS › Chapter 13A.08.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.08.01.02-1 - Definitions

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A. In Regulation .02-2 of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Full-time in a licensed child care center" means the child is enrolled in the child care center only and does not attend any other kindergarten program.
(2) "Full-time in a registered family day care home" means the child is cared for by the family day care provider only and does not attend any other kindergarten program.
(3) "Part-time in a Head Start 5-year-old program" means the child is enrolled in the Head Start program and may or may not be enrolled in another child care program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 08 - STUDENTS › Chapter 13A.08.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.08.01.02-2 - Exemptions to Kindergarten Attendance Requirement

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A. Level of Maturity Waiver.
(1) A child who resides in this State and is 5 years old may be exempted from mandatory school attendance for 1 year if the child's parent or guardian believes that a delay in school attendance is in the best interest of the child and the parent or guardian files a written request with the local superintendent of schools asking that the child's attendance be delayed due to the child's level of maturity.
(2) A written request for a 1-year exemption from mandatory attendance for a 5-year-old shall be filed with the local superintendent of schools or the superintendent's designee before the opening of school of the year in which the child becomes 5 years old.
(3) After a child is enrolled in kindergarten, a parent or guardian may file a written request to withdraw the child from the program and delay attendance until the following school year if the parent or guardian believes it is in the best interest of the child.
(4) The local school system shall approve the request for delay or withdrawal in writing within 5 working days from date of receipt.
(5) The local school system shall report to the State Department of Education, on forms provided by the State Department of Education, information on the number of 5-year-old children for whom requests have been received.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 08 - STUDENTS › Chapter 13A.08.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.08.01.02-3 - Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

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A. Definitions.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2) Terms Defined.
(a) "Department-approved kindergarten readiness assessment" means the kindergarten readiness assessment developed and approved by the Department for the purpose of measuring school readiness.
(b) "Representative sample" means a sample of sufficient size to produce valid and reliable assessment information on all and major subgroups of students in the local school systems as of the first day of school and as identified by the Department.
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A. Statewide Assessment.
(1) Each school year, each local school system shall administer a Department-approved kindergarten readiness assessment to all incoming kindergarten students that:
(a) Is racially and culturally unbiased;
(b) Is administered with the purpose for educators to develop a holistic picture of each child's readiness for kindergarten and ensure that schools and communities are ready to support a child's development in all areas; and
(c) May include an evaluation of:
(i) Language and literacy skills;
(ii) Academic knowledge in mathematics, science, and social studies;
(iii) Physical development; and
(iv) Social development.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 08 - STUDENTS › Chapter 13A.08.01 - General Regulations › Section 13A.08.01.03 - Lawful Absence

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Students presently enrolled in public schools are considered lawfully absent from school, including absence for any portion of the day, only under the following conditions:
A. Death in the immediate family. The local school system shall determine what relationships constitute the immediate family.
B. Illness of the student, as follows:
(1) The principal or a school appointed designee shall require from the parent or guardian:
(a) A physician's certificate for a student reported continuously absent for a physical illness or somatic health need; or
(b) A certificate from an appropriate health care provider licensed or certified under Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, for a student reported continuously absent for a behavioral health need.