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MSDE presents draft COMAR changes to widen temporary professional license use for specialists and administrators
Summary
MSDE staff presented draft regulatory language to expand temporary professional licenses to specialists and administrators who lack three semester hours or equivalent CPD in special education; the proposals are currently in promulgation and were presented for discussion only.
Maryland State Department of Education staff walked the board through draft COMAR amendments related to special education coursework and licensing. The proposed changes would permit a local school system (under COMAR 13A0910) to request a temporary professional license for a specialist or an administrator who otherwise meets initial licensure requirements but has not completed three semester hours or three state‑approved CPD credits in special education coursework.
Staff clarified that the regulatory language is already in the promulgation pipeline and will appear in the Maryland Register (the staff referenced an anticipated 30‑day posting starting Oct. 18). Because one set of regulations is in promulgation, the board cannot vote to publish them until the process concludes; MSDE plans to bring the items back for permission to publish or for action in November. The proposed change mirrors language already used for teacher chapters but explicitly extends the temporary professional license option to specialists and administrators.
MSDE also reviewed incorporation‑by‑reference updates (COMAR 13A.07.06.03 and subject‑area standards) to correct publication dates and add newly republished standards (examples noted included updates to NASP, TESOL, AASL and SHAPE standards). Staff requested feedback from board members before seeking permission to publish.
