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§ 6-1001. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: March 14, 2021

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 10. Career Ladder for Educators (Refs & Annos)
Effective: March 14, 2021
MD Code, Education, § 6-1001
§ 6-1001. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Career ladder
(b) “Career ladder” means the career ladder for public prekindergarten, primary, or secondary school teachers in the State implemented by county boards that meets the standards set forth under this subtitle and the standards adopted by the Department.
NBC
(c) “NBC” means National Board Certification issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
NBC teacher
(d) “NBC teacher” means a teacher who holds an active National Board Certification.
Teacher
(e)(1) “Teacher” means a certified public school employee who is primarily responsible and accountable for teaching the students in the class.
(2) “Teacher” does not include, unless otherwise provided:
(i) Curriculum specialists;
(ii) Instructional aides;
(iii) Attendance personnel;
(iv) Psychologists;
(v) Social workers;
(vi) Clerical personnel;
(vii) An individual with a Resident Teacher Certificate; or
(viii) An individual with a certification for career professionals.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 36, § 3, eff. March 14, 2021.
MD Code, Education, § 6-1001, MD EDUC § 6-1001
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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