1. (a) The Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements for licensure and has acquired the prescribed knowledge, skill, or education to practice in a particular area, to teach a particular subject or to instruct a particular category of students. Where applicable and available, an applicant for a standard certificate must have achieved a passing score on an examination of content knowledge, such as Praxis II. This requirement shall apply to all applicants teaching special education in a “core content area,” as defined in § 1210 of this title, in secondary schools.

2. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who:

   1. (1) Meets the requirements for licensure and holds a valid and current license or certificate from another state; or
   2. (2) Meets the requirements for a Meritorious New Teacher candidate designation adopted pursuant to § 1203 of this title.
3. (c) [Repealed.]

72 Del. Laws, c. 294, § 2; 74 Del. Laws, c. 14, § 7; 79 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 3; 83 Del. Laws, c. 339, § 38; 83 Del. Laws, c. 400, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 400, § 2