Md. Code Regs. 13A.12.01.01 : STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION — CERTIFICATION — General Provisions — Purpose of Licensure in Maryland

Certification of professional education personnel by the State is established to offer assurance to the citizens of this State that:

A. Professional public educational staff possess the minimum essential knowledge and skills needed to achieve outcomes for public education declared by the State Board of Education;
B. The results of professional preparation and training are united with the instructional practices and outcomes expected for public education;
C. Academically successful, multitalented, and experientially diverse individuals are being sought and retained by local school systems; and
D. Certificated education personnel maintain competent practice through career long-engagement with their content area, research, best practice, and expert opinion.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.12.01.01

Regulations .01 adopted effective January 1, 1989 (15:26 Md. R. 2985)
Regulations .01 adopted effective August 15, 1994 (21:16 Md. R. 1388)
Regulations .01 adopted effective January 1, 2003 (29:22 Md. R. 1721)
Regulation .01 amended effective May 3, 2010 (37:9 Md. R. 673)