§ 6-126. Qualification for an initial certificate
West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: March 14, 2021
Effective: March 14, 2021
MD Code, Education, § 6-126
§ 6-126. Qualification for an initial certificate
Graduates from teacher preparation program approved by the Department or alternative teacher preparation program
(a)(1) This subsection applies to individuals who have graduated from a teacher preparation program approved by the Department or an alternative teacher preparation program.
(b) In addition to any other requirements established by the State Board, to qualify for a certificate in the State, a teacher who graduated from an institution of higher education in another state or holds a professional license or certificate from another state shall:
(c)(1) The Department, after a reasonable period of review and assessment, shall determine whether one of the assessments of teaching skill required for initial teacher certification under this section more adequately measures the skills and knowledge required of a highly qualified teacher.
(2) If the Department makes a determination under paragraph (1) of this subsection that requires a revision to the statutory requirements for initial teacher certification, the Department shall, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, submit a report to the General Assembly on or before the next September 1 on its recommendations for revising the qualifications for initial teacher licensure.
(d)(1) The Department shall actively monitor and assess, during their implementation and development, new teacher standards and assessments produced under this section for any negative impact on the diversity of teacher candidates passing the initial teacher certification assessments.
Credits
Added by Acts 2021, c. 36, § 3, eff. March 14, 2021.
MD Code, Education, § 6-126, MD EDUC § 6-126
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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