Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 11-206.7
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2025
(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) (1) An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that offers graduate level courses in school administration for continuing certification.
(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.
(a) The Commission shall establish a program evaluation unit to evaluate new programs and substantial modifications.
(b) (1) The unit established in this section shall have at least 10 staff members who are employees of the Commission.
(2) The staff members assigned to this unit shall be in addition to the current workforce of the Commission.
(c) The unit established in this section shall assist the Commission in reviewing and evaluating proposals for new programs and substantial modifications of existing programs in accordance with §§ 11–206 and 11–206.1 of this subtitle.
(d) Beginning in fiscal year 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation in an amount sufficient to employ the 10 staff members required under this section.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.