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§ 6-127. Montessori schools

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: July 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Elementary and Secondary Education [Titles 2-9.5] (Refs & Annos)
Title 6. Teachers and Other Personnel (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Personnel Matters (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2022
MD Code, Education, § 6-127
§ 6-127. Montessori schools
Currentness
“Montessori school” defined
(a) In this section, “Montessori school” means:
(1) A public school that uses Montessori instruction as its primary method of instruction; or
(2) A Montessori school approved by the Department.
Application of subsections
(b) Subsections (c) and (d) of this section apply only to a candidate for a certificate to teach students in a Montessori school.
Eligibility for certificate
(c) An individual is eligible for a certificate to teach students in a Montessori school if the individual:
(1) Holds a valid credential from:
(i) The American Montessori Society;
(ii) The Association Montessori Internationale; or
(iii) A program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education; and
(2) Holds a bachelor's degree in any field.
Examinations
(d)(1) The State Board may require an individual to successfully pass an examination to be certified under this section.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, an individual who satisfies the requirements of subsection (c) of this section may not be required to meet any additional requirements to be certified to teach students in a Montessori school.
Schools that are not Montessori schools
(e) An individual certified under this section may not teach students in a public school that is not a Montessori school unless the individual meets all other requirements relating to certification of public school teachers.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 201, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.
MD Code, Education, § 6-127, MD EDUC § 6-127
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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