Md. Code, Education § 18-27A-01
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 18-27A-01, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§18–27A–01.
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(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Collaborative” means an agreement outlining commitments of a partnership among:
(1) At least one local school system;
(2) At least one employee organization representing employees of a local school system in accordance with Title 6, Subtitle 4 or Subtitle 5 of this article; and
(3) (i) At least one institution of higher education in the State; or
(ii) An alternative partnership model formed in accordance with § 18–27A–04(e) or (f) of this subtitle.
(c) “Noncertified education support professional” means a public school employee who is not:
(1) A certificated employee designated as part of a bargaining unit under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of this article;
(2) A managerial employee; or
(3) A confidential employee.
(d) “Program” means the Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program established under this subtitle.
(e) “Provisional teacher” means an individual employed by a local school system through a provisional contract as a conditional teacher.
(b) “Collaborative” means an agreement outlining commitments of a partnership among:
(1) At least one local school system;
(2) At least one employee organization representing employees of a local school system in accordance with Title 6, Subtitle 4 or Subtitle 5 of this article; and
(3) (i) At least one institution of higher education in the State; or
(ii) An alternative partnership model formed in accordance with § 18–27A–04(e) or (f) of this subtitle.
(c) “Noncertified education support professional” means a public school employee who is not:
(1) A certificated employee designated as part of a bargaining unit under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of this article;
(2) A managerial employee; or
(3) A confidential employee.
(d) “Program” means the Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program established under this subtitle.
(e) “Provisional teacher” means an individual employed by a local school system through a provisional contract as a conditional teacher.
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