Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-206.6
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2025
(a) In this section, “Graduate Professional Certificate Program” means a program that:
(1) Offers and awards a graduate certificate for successful completion of the number of courses required by the appropriate national professional association or state licensure or certification board for business and health professions and occupations; and
(2) Satisfies the requirements beyond the baccalaureate level for licensure or certification in a profession or occupation.
(a) (1) An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that leads to certification or licensure in school leadership, including to be an assistant principal, licensed principal, or distinguished principal.
(2) The institution of higher education making a request under this subsection shall present evidence to the Commission that the program will evaluate candidates based on their potential to be effective school leaders, including by reviewing evidence that the candidate:
(i) Has a record of successful teaching; and
(ii) Has performed well in teacher leadership roles.
(b) An institution of higher education may establish a Graduate Professional Certificate Program if the institution offers a degree program directly related to the area of licensure or certification.
(b) (1) An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that offers graduate level courses in school administration for continuing certification.
(c) (1) The president of an institution of higher education shall notify the governing board of the institution and the Commission of the institution’s intent to offer a Graduate Professional Certificate Program.
(2) The Program shall be approved by the Commission and implemented consistent with the provisions of this section.
(2) The institution of higher education making the request under this subsection shall present evidence to the Commission that the program’s curriculum will enable graduates to:
(i) Successfully organize and manage schools and school systems;
(ii) Manage highly skilled professionals working in a modern professional work environment; and
(iii) Effectively conduct peer observation and evaluation of other school personnel.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.