Md. Code Regs. 13A.12.02.02 – Licenses for Teachers.

A. Temporary Professional.
1. (1) The Temporary Professional Teacher License is valid for 2 years and may not be renewed.
2. (2) A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 may request a Temporary Professional License for an employee:
  1. (a) Who has completed an out-of-State teacher preparation program or holds a valid out-of-State professional license but has not submitted passing scores on Maryland teacher licensure tests; or
  2. (b) Who has failed to meet the renewal requirements of a professional license.
B. Initial Professional.
1. (1) The Initial Professional Teacher License is valid for 5 years and may be renewed should the license holder meet the renewal requirements under Regulation .03 of this chapter.
2. (2) An applicant who has met the requirements of one of the pathways to licensure under Regulation .03 of this chapter is eligible for an Initial Professional Teacher License.
C. Professional.
1. (1) The Professional Teacher License is valid for 5 years and may be renewed should the license holder meet the renewal requirements under Regulation .04 of this chapter.
2. (2) An applicant who has met the requirements of one of the pathways to licensure under Regulation .03 of this chapter is eligible for a Professional Teacher License if the applicant submits documentation:
  1. (a) Demonstrating completion of a Maryland induction program under COMAR 13A.07.01; or
  2. (b) Verifying 3 years of effective teaching performance.
D. Advanced Professional.
1. (1) The Advanced Professional Teacher License is valid for 5 years and may be renewed should the license holder meet the renewal requirements under Regulation .04 of this chapter.
2. (2) An applicant who has met the requirements of one of the pathways to licensure under Regulation .03 of this chapter is eligible for an Advanced Professional Teacher License if the applicant meets the requirements for the Professional Teacher License under §C of this regulation and submits documentation demonstrating that the applicant has:
  1. (a) A master’s degree or higher;
  2. (b) At least 30 semester hours of post baccalaureate credit; or
  3. (c) A National Board Certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
E. Conditional.
1. (1) A conditional license is valid for 5 years and may not be renewed.
2. (2) A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 shall request a conditional license only if the school cannot fill a position with an individual who qualifies for a license under Regulation .03 of this chapter.
3. (3) A conditional license may only be issued to an individual who possesses a bachelor’s degree or higher.
4. (4) An applicant who is issued a conditional license shall pursue a pathway to professional licensure under Regulation .03 of this chapter.
F. Conditional Special Education.
1. (1) A conditional special education license is valid for 3 years and may not be renewed.
2. (2) A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 shall request a conditional license only if:
  1. (a) The school cannot fill a special education position with an individual who qualifies for a license under Regulation .03 of this chapter; and
  2. (b) The license holder receives sustained, intensive, classroom-focused professional development before and while teaching, and intensive supervision that consists of structured guidance and regular ongoing support and mentoring.
3. (3) A conditional license may only be issued to an individual who possesses a bachelor’s degree or higher.
4. (4) An applicant who is issued a conditional license shall pursue a pathway to professional licensure under Regulation .03A(1) and (2) of this chapter.
G. Resident Teacher.
1. (1) The Resident Teacher License is valid for 3 years and may not be renewed.
2. (2) The provider of an alternative teacher preparation program approved under COMAR 13A.07.06, shall request a Resident Teacher License for a candidate before placement in a resident teacher assignment.
H. Adjunct Teacher.
1. (1) The Department may issue an adjunct license upon the request of a local school system superintendent or an education director of a nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10.
2. (2) The local school system superintendent or education director of the approved nonpublic school shall include with a request for an adjunct license:
  1. (a) The name and credentials of the individual;
  2. (b) The course name and content to be taught; and
  3. (c) An explanation as to why the position cannot be filled by a qualified licensed educator.
3. (3) The adjunct license is nontransferable between local school systems.
4. (4) A local school system or nonpublic school may not employ an individual who holds an adjunct license as a full-time employee.
5. (5) An applicant for an adjunct license shall:
  1. (a) Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;
  2. (b) Hold an industry license, when applicable for the profession; and
  3. (c) Have 5 years of satisfactory occupational experience in the field to be taught.
6. (6) The employing local school system or nonpublic school shall provide an individual who is issued an adjunct license with the following:
  1. (a) A professionally licensed mentor;
  2. (b) Side-by-side coaching or co-teaching with a professionally licensed teacher;
  3. (c) A minimum of 45 hours of professional development, with 30 hours delivered before entry to the classroom and the remainder to be delivered throughout the school year; and
  4. (d) Evaluations of the individual’s teaching effectiveness.
7. (7) The adjunct license issued in accordance with this regulation is valid for a 1-year period and may be renewed upon the request of the local school system or nonpublic school.
I. Montessori Professional License. An applicant may be eligible for a Montessori Professional License if the applicant submits documentation demonstrating the applicant has:
1. (1) A bachelor’s degree or higher;
2. (2) A valid credential from:
  1. (a) The American Montessori Society;
  2. (b) The Association Montessori Internationale; or
  3. (c) A program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education; and
3. (3) Passing scores as established by the State Superintendent of Schools on a reading instruction licensure test approved by the State Board of Education, or attestation of proficiency through observation completed by a Department-recognized assessor using a Department-provided observation tool.

Authority: Education Article, §§2-205, 2-303(g), 6-701—6-708, 8-3A-03 and 8-701—8-708, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

For a history of certification requirements before January 1, 1989, see the Administrative History for COMAR 13A.07.01.

Regulations .01—.06, .08—.13, and .15—.48 adopted effective January 1, 1989 (15:26 Md. R. 2986)

Regulations .03, .05-1, .05-2, .05-3, .42, and .44 repealed effective October 30, 1989 (16:21 Md. R. 2262)

Regulations .03, .03-1, .05, .05-1, .05-2, .05-3, .42, .42-1, .44, and .44-1 adopted effective October 30, 1989 (16:21 Md. R. 2262)

Regulations .06, .06-1, .09, .09-1, .16, .16-1, .18, .18-1, .20, .21, .21-1, .21-2, .31, .31-1, .32, .32-1, .34, .34-1, .34-2, .34-3, .38, .38-1, .39, and .39-1 amended effective October 30, 1989 (16:21 Md. R. 2262)

Regulations .07 and .14 adopted effective April 3, 1989 (16:6 Md. R. 729)

Regulations .07, .13, .28, and .30 amended and recodified to Regulations .07-1, .13-1, .28-1, .30-1, respectively; new Regulations .07, .13, .28, and .30 adopted effective October 15, 1990 (17:20 Md. R. 2430)

Regulation .10 adopted effective July 9, 1990 (17:13 Md. R. 1613)

Regulation .11 repealed, and new Regulations .11 and .11-1 adopted effective December 25, 1989 (16:25 Md. R. 2713)

Regulation .14 amended effective August 31, 1992 (19:17 Md. R. 1609)

Regulation .14B amended effective October 15, 1990 (17:20 Md. R. 2430)

Regulation .20 amended effective May 11, 1992 (19:9 Md. R. 880)

Regulation .21 amended effective May 11, 1992 (19:9 Md. R. 880)

Regulation .23 repealed, and new Regulations .23 and .23-1 adopted effective July 9, 1990 (17:13 Md. R. 1614)

Regulation .31 amended effective August 31, 1992 (19:17 Md. R. 1609)

Regulation .37 adopted effective October 16, 1989 (16:20 Md. R. 2183)

Regulations .37-1—.37-3 repealed, and new Regulations .37-1—.37-3 adopted effective October 16, 1989 (16:20 Md. R. 2183)

Regulation .43C amended effective May 13, 1991 (18:9 Md. R. 1010)

Regulation .46 adopted effective October 16, 1989 (16:20 Md. R. 2183)

Regulation .47 repealed and new Regulation .47 adopted effective July 1, 1994 (20:23 Md. R. 1805)

Chapter revised effective August 15, 1994 (21:16 Md. R. 1388)

Regulation .04 repealed effective September 3, 2001 (28:17 Md. R. 1558)

Regulation .08 repealed effective September 3, 2001 (28:17 Md. R. 1558)

Regulation .11 amended effective September 3, 2001 (28:17 Md. R. 1558)

Regulation .11B amended effective November 6, 1995 (22:22 Md. R. 1670)

Regulation .11-1 repealed effective September 12, 1994 (21:18 Md. R. 1512)

Regulation .12A amended effective September 12, 1994 (21:18 Md. R. 1512); September 23, 1996 (23:19 Md. R. 1376)

Regulation .13-1 repealed effective September 12, 1994 (21:18 Md. R. 1512)

Regulation .15B, C amended effective September 7, 1998 (25:18 Md. R. 1435)

Regulation .17B, C amended effective September 7, 1998 (25:18 Md. R. 1435)

Regulation .19 amended effective September 7, 1998 (25:18 Md. R. 1435)

Regulation .27 amended effective November 6, 1995 (22:22 Md. R. 1670)

Regulation .27 repealed effective September 3, 2001 (28:17 Md. R. 1558)

Regulation .28 amended effective September 3, 2001 (28:17 Md. R. 1558)

Regulation .29 amended effective September 3, 2001 (28:17 Md. R. 1558)

Regulation .29B, C amended effective November 6, 1995 (22:22 Md. R. 1670)

Regulation .30 amended effective September 3, 2001 (28:17 Md. R. 1558)

Regulation .33 amended effective November 6, 1995 (22:22 Md. R. 1670)

Regulation .35B amended effective November 6, 1995 (22:22 Md. R. 1670)

Regulation .40 amended effective September 7, 1998 (25:18 Md. R. 1435)

Regulation .40C amended effective September 23, 1996 (23:19 Md. R. 1376)

Regulation .43 amended effective September 7, 1998 (25:18 Md. R. 1435)

Regulation .45 amended effective November 6, 1995 (22:22 Md. R. 1670)

Regulation .45 repealed effective September 3, 2001 (28:17 Md. R. 1558)

Regulation .48 amended and recodified as .48-1 and new Regulation .48 adopted effective November 20, 1994 (21:23 Md. R. 1935)

Regulations .01—.48-1 repealed and new Regulations .01—.23 adopted effective January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 26)

Regulation .03A amended effective July 30, 2007 (34:15 Md. R. 1350)

Regulation .05 repealed and new Regulation .05 adopted effective September 11, 2006 (33:18 Md. R. 1506)

Regulation .06A amended effective May 16, 2011 (38:10 Md. R. 615); May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 661)

Regulation .07 repealed effective May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 661)

Regulation .08 repealed effective May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 661)

Regulation .08A amended effective May 16, 2011 (38:10 Md. R. 615)

Regulation .09—.11 repealed effective May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 661)

Regulation .12 repealed effective March 9, 2009 (36:5 Md. R. 423)

Regulation .13A amended effective May 16, 2011 (38:10 Md. R. 615)

Regulation .14 repealed effective May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 661)

Regulation .14A amended effective May 16, 2011 (38:10 Md. R. 615)

Regulation .15 amended effective May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 661)

Regulation .15A amended effective July 3, 2017 (44:13 Md. R. 622)

Regulation .16 amended effective May 16, 2011 (38:10 Md. R. 615)

Regulation .16B amended effective July 3, 2017 (44:13 Md. R. 622)

Regulation .17A amended effective May 16, 2011 (38:10 Md. R. 615); May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 661)

Regulation .18A amended effective March 9, 2009 (36:5 Md. R. 423)

Regulation .19C amended effective July 30, 2007 (34:15 Md. R. 1350)

Regulation .21 amended effective October 23, 2017 (44:21 Md. R. 984)

Regulation .22 amended effective December 9, 2004 (31:24 Md. R. 1728)

Regulation .23 amended effective July 7, 2014 (41:13 Md. R. 753)

Regulation .23D amended effective June 17, 2019 (46:12 Md. R. 547)

Regulation .24 adopted effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)

Regulation .25 adopted effective October 4, 2010 (37:20 Md. R. 1395)

Regulation .26 adopted effective October 4, 2010 (37:20 Md. R. 1395)

Regulation .27 adopted effective March 5, 2012 (39:4 Md. R. 338)

Regulation .28 adopted effective May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 661)

Regulation .29 adopted effective July 7, 2014 (41:13 Md. R. 753)

Regulations .01—.29 repealed under Subtitle 12 Certification Chapter 02 Teachers and new Regulations .01—.08 adopted under Subtitle 12 Educator Licensure Chapter 02 Teachers effective April 1, 2024 (51:5 Md R. 231)

Regulation .03 amended effective March 3, 2025 (52:4 Md. R. 220); March 2, 2026 (53:4 Md. R. 186)

Regulation .06C amended effective March 3, 2025 (52:4 Md. R. 220)

Regulation .07A amended effective March 3, 2025 (52:4 Md. R. 220)