Md. Code, Education § 18-2202
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 18-2202, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§18–2202.
Official statutory text
(a) There is a program of Teaching Fellows for Maryland scholarships that are awarded under this subtitle for students who pledge to work as public school or public prekindergarten teachers in the State upon completion of their studies at:
(1) A high–needs school, as identified by the Department; or
(2) In a grade level or content area in which there is a shortage of qualified educators, as identified by the Department.
(b) Each year the Department shall submit to the Office a list of:
(1) High–needs schools in which there are a significant proportion of:
(i) Teacher vacancies; and
(ii) Teachers teaching in a grade level or content area other than the grade level or content area in which they are certificated; and
(2) Grade levels and content areas in which there are a significant proportion of:
(i) Teacher vacancies; and
(ii) Teachers teaching in a grade level or content area other than the grade level or content area in which they are certificated.
(1) A high–needs school, as identified by the Department; or
(2) In a grade level or content area in which there is a shortage of qualified educators, as identified by the Department.
(b) Each year the Department shall submit to the Office a list of:
(1) High–needs schools in which there are a significant proportion of:
(i) Teacher vacancies; and
(ii) Teachers teaching in a grade level or content area other than the grade level or content area in which they are certificated; and
(2) Grade levels and content areas in which there are a significant proportion of:
(i) Teacher vacancies; and
(ii) Teachers teaching in a grade level or content area other than the grade level or content area in which they are certificated.
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