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MSDE staff (Kelly Meadows) said the amendments were developed by the statewide work group that looked at administrator licensure and the career ladder; the same group recommended criteria that the committee discussed in a separate agenda item. MSDE reported the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board had granted permission to adopt the amendments at its July meeting. Because the 30‑day Maryland Register comment period produced no public comments, MSDE asked the committee to recommend adoption of the regulatory amendments to the full board.

Doctor Johnson moved and Mr. Paul seconded a motion to recommend adoption to the full board. The motion passed by voice vote with committee members present in favor and the committee chair announced the committee will recommend adoption to the full board. MSDE additionally said it will maintain an omnibus policy list on the State Board web page to track licensure and assessment requirements and update it as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Education Policy Committee Meeting | Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST","oneSentenceSummary","After a 30‑day Maryland Register posting with no public comment, the committee voted to recommend adoption of amendments to COMAR 13A.12.05.05 (administrator licensure) to the full State Board of Education.","taxTitle","Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland","taxId",79256,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6509594,"Committee pauses vote on licensed‑principal career‑ladder criteria; asks for more talks with AIB",2238,2928000,5166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5422863-19bf8f1003c62b0763a59bd63dc5946d&start=2928&end=5166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5422863-19bf8f1003c62b0763a59bd63dc5946d/thumbnail_2928000.jpg","/articles/6509594/Maryland/Committee-pauses-vote-on-licensedprincipal-careerladder-criteria-asks-for-more-talks-with-AIB","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509594-9569b66a224b9fe72d0d25da1040931c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125783&Signature=XAy9SR~y9-M7xaT97eoWsRSlnGh-hC3mhFUQ7KyrSNA500Jf-IpO6alFtXf-bQRJklWSutPjhSj9sLesCg9XFqwLkBJaZcdJQAe2-~MNipfW4MY8T1PHa1-hhhFP23G4iA0kKWT6eU3UW~nZuoVP5sk4R4QqWQbnaBb-BNQHR8zDgHYgsY7OCeIQj93FFlAJL0o1eYKMWwX4fkZ0axjsTJQGhBm8cshatlWRTkN6vrfazjhRckG9TIelkQG5wb0ivQTU~k3WhMqoJ9VLFcmZWGrlgOrsv0Ur9gFfnmamsPlOqcLOdh0w~pWWSKm5cB2VbX28QpzVxC9WBF0eLByQyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Education Policy Committee voted unanimously to postpone a recommendation on proposed criteria to move to the licensed‑principal tier of Maryland’s educator career ladder and asked staff to continue discussions with the Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) about potential changes to waiver conditions and recruitment supports.

MSDE presented workgroup recommendations for criteria and waiver processes tied to Level 4 (administrator track) of the career ladder, including the statutory requirement that principals starting July 1, 2029, must hold an active National Board Certificate (NBC). MSDE staff (Kelly Meadows) summarized work‑group objectives, statutory constraints and recommended criteria: prior qualification to serve at Level 3 of the career ladder, local LEA determination of readiness, a required effective evaluation in the year preceding advancement, and completion of a principal induction program within one year of assignment. The work group recommended several waiver conditions for the NBC requirement, including (1) no NBC assessment exists for the candidate’s licensure area; (2) no NBC candidates are available on the LEA’s qualified candidate list; (3) the candidate served as an assistant principal in Maryland with three years of effective evaluations prior to July 1, 2029; (4) the candidate served as a principal in Maryland with three years of effective evaluations prior to July 1, 2029; and (5) the candidate has five years of effective principal experience in another state.

Several committee members raised substantive objections to the NBC requirement. Committee chair McCusker and others said they believe the NBC requirement creates an unnecessary barrier and expressed skepticism that evidence supports NBC as a predictor of stronger principal performance. Members noted equity issues: for example, specialists and other licensed educators who do not have access to an NBC assessment would not face the same requirement, which several members described as potentially unfair. MSDE and the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board (PSTEB) had previously reviewed the recommendations; PSTEB submitted feedback urging standardization of evaluations and recommending that candidates granted waivers be required to obtain NBC within five years.

The AIB memo suggested the waiver process should include documentation of recruitment efforts for NBC candidates and evidence of systems to support existing administrators pursuing NBC, and suggested additional evidence beyond performance evaluations to demonstrate instructional leadership capacity.

Doctor Goldson moved (seconded by Doctor Johnson) that the committee withhold a recommendation and pursue further discussion with the AIB; the motion passed unanimously. The committee asked staff and board leadership to pursue conversations with AIB and consider directing the board’s legislative committee to pursue statutory changes if the board chooses to do so. MSDE said districts will need clear criteria in time for bargaining and AIB level‑4 administrator track submissions; staff highlighted the importance of giving districts timely information while pursuing any legislative change separately.","Committee members expressed concerns about a statutory requirement that principals hold National Board Certification beginning July 1, 2029, and unanimously voted to hold recommendation and pursue further discussion with the Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) about waiver language and alternatives.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6509597,"Committee backs republication of COMAR 13A.15 to expand recognition pathway for family childcare providers",443,2450000,2893000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5422863-19bf8f1003c62b0763a59bd63dc5946d&start=2450&end=2893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5422863-19bf8f1003c62b0763a59bd63dc5946d/thumbnail_2450000.jpg","/articles/6509597/Maryland/Committee-backs-republication-of-COMAR-13A15-to-expand-recognition-pathway-for-family-childcare-providers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509597-93cec295160ad1baa611d15aeb560f0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125783&Signature=EDKd1tjPyVInfOCNy63wHEjp3Ja33GOzxX9nJZC2hdP23DGfINEtXtOrKxFF2RcurYNpoUJHV18LEVGsJeIYCwUpVKU7U4ccz21e1VafgEB9VoktV-e5JkuTUvtlGeb-xOKIGgBvUgpoHjPHZaWvCui~5BMQ2jVyu20T6OTZDul-EEqNziyrFvn56pV~VpIiaOiZACl8euwclm4s~quHBUhiJqTOCY8sM2K06x1ol-lff5ktr61qsTmvEeVX~kWKC17yKX3LzRHZLakZMIyhemkcUUv~Aej9HdUAdXzWNB5gPH-HmTGiX-0RdxsfjWQ6zyvPCzIXvdMkS6YadfImcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Education Policy Committee recommended that the full State Board republish proposed COMAR 13A.15, the regulation governing educational programs in nonpublic nursery schools, after MSDE revised the draft to address public concerns about family childcare providers’ ability to meet staffing and space requirements.

MSDE staff (Sarah Neville Morgan joined by Jenna Smith) told the committee these regulations were first drafted in 2022 to ensure family childcare providers could access blueprint publicly funded pre‑K slots. When the initial draft drew substantial public comment and scrutiny from the Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review Committee, MSDE paused and revised the proposal. After additional public comment cycles and stakeholder review (including a May session with the State Board’s early childhood subcommittee and the Office of Child Care advisory council), MSDE recommended changes responding to 24 recent comments that focused on staffing and where the program may operate within a family childcare home.

MSDE said the revisions remove requirements that would force family childcare providers to hire additional staff and clarify that the educational program does not have to take place in a specific room in the home; the provider may serve as both teacher and education program administrator. MSDE also reported that creating the regulation is not the only pathway for family childcare providers to participate in pre‑K expansion: MSDE established an application pathway and partnered with the Maryland Family Childcare Alliance and its Aspire program to provide coaching and grant‑management support for family childcare providers applying for pre‑K expansion slots.

MSDE asked the committee to grant permission to republish the revised regulation for another public‑comment period so the department can return later with a package for adoption. Doctor Lewis moved and Mr. Paul seconded a motion to recommend republication; the committee voted unanimously to recommend republishing the revised COMAR 13A.15 to the full board for review.","The committee voted unanimously to recommend republication of proposed COMAR 13A.15 (education programs in nonpublic nursery schools) after MSDE revised the draft to address public comments about staffing and space requirements for family childcare providers.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6509601,"Committee endorses revised pre‑K through integrated algebra math standards for full board review",1144,1259000,2403000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5422863-19bf8f1003c62b0763a59bd63dc5946d&start=1259&end=2403","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5422863-19bf8f1003c62b0763a59bd63dc5946d/thumbnail_1259000.jpg","/articles/6509601/Maryland/Committee-endorses-revised-preK-through-integrated-algebra-math-standards-for-full-board-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509601-51f9efe50d1240f5c3051c2aee03cd45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125783&Signature=Lkyy7CbOLUWuaY3HazHKxtI~ixxqWFG81T9PP8LkqzKAVVPLqahbT4PaKqP~xwNl9oIl3ZzfBUNShfAJ5WRDrX4aZmnCuraF-AvKw6GpaC~JWxzKk8ORSf5X6UnT6Y~u6XgDwxDuu4X4k4NjZcteqAeHv3GaTx2T-xgQLBN54kN6D5jRUubXHjiw40IcVRlmKadUfaIYpNO6-SUcwhxTurHapqNoKH8W0llMd3Ww03u430bXl0MvJXUOW0huNNX8SkInrCYEEu8Kj2QzmEF5CpM5aqPtwoQwCtgtTf4daa-r~5GFKMWcXQodvIqhcC0qunayjsbPLsVfYQgOmF9KkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Education Policy Committee unanimously voted to recommend that the full State Board consider MSDE’s revised pre‑K through integrated algebra mathematics standards.

MSDE mathematics director Lindsey Brightful told the committee the standards revision emphasized three shifts: strengthening pre‑K foundational numeracy, emphasizing fluency and clarifying expectations and representations in the elementary grades to support algebra readiness in grades 6–8 and a two‑course integrated algebra high‑school sequence. Brightful said the revisions aim to reduce redundancy, increase reasoning and problem solving opportunities, and clarify progression across grade bands.

Brightful said the standards and a standards‑validation committee worked from September 2024 through May 2025 and that MSDE has produced crosswalk documents (including a geometry crosswalk) and companion guides to support implementation. She said a numeracy development framework is near release and MSDE plans professional learning sessions (including a virtual session with more than 200 registered) and leader training for LEAs to support rollout. Brightful noted MSDE is coordinating with assessment staff to ensure item alignment and will add number limits directly into some elementary standards where that helps clarity.

Committee members asked about instructional resources and the relationship of the standards to curriculum. Brightful reiterated that Maryland is a locally controlled state and that MSDE will provide resources and guidance rather than mandate curriculum. Several committee members praised the crosswalks and asked MSDE to ensure sufficient supports for districts as vendors update materials.

Doctor Johnson moved and Mr. Paul seconded a motion to recommend adoption of the revised math standards to the full board; the committee voted unanimously in favor. MSDE said companion guides, professional learning and a numeracy framework will support implementation.","MSDE presented revised math standards that emphasize pre‑K numeracy, fluency, clarified progressions and a new integrated algebra high‑school sequence; the committee unanimously recommended forwarding the revisions to the full board.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6509608,"Maryland committee recommends revised K–12 ELA literacy standards for full board review",1119,87000,1206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5422863-19bf8f1003c62b0763a59bd63dc5946d&start=87&end=1206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5422863-19bf8f1003c62b0763a59bd63dc5946d/thumbnail_87000.jpg","/articles/6509608/Maryland/Maryland-committee-recommends-revised-K12-ELA-literacy-standards-for-full-board-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509608-69054ccbd622b9c689edf2f5e748479e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125783&Signature=UVaKPOHVeYSB-vJZwp6yH0kArTy4JSg4mjfjMAY5rGSFyTxLlWJk5NNV3XKXpB7JpewjwxIOsf5HrPYIsxWfoYe3IIRU0QOX0Sv-GHz92gXM1Ce3Ej7tRfhPEcbxJmC1bGCpwHawP3U1zv1Ft~Bod4eDJSLLlv4O-pJxDDPo4rGj4lf9IErOfHGJaEjDg5o21zCtoQQyl8QeRQl9MhDLLhLBYiET6uDVTTRayr1ouUfo3tOGY9heTmVUx4QcBhoyXRTL5d-vth4r9IvDy2yTsK4FFCouabVo34vPr0a4wAv3p4P6Xu-C4wzeQwoltbS~U7-kzMnZurYPrKRIstnkgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Education Policy Committee of the Maryland State Board of Education unanimously voted to recommend that the board consider the Maryland K–12 English language arts and literacy standards for adoption and publication.

The revised standards, developed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) literacy standards and frameworks validation committee, cover pre‑K through grade 12 and were revised to increase clarity, align pre‑K expectations with kindergarten, streamline redundant language and better reflect the science of reading, MSDE staff said.

MSDE executive director of literacy programs and initiatives Dr. Chelsea Brewer told committee members that the validation committee was intentionally composed of primary, intermediate and secondary educators, district leaders, a higher‑education representative and a parent. “These revised standards represent a significant step toward our statewide goal of dramatically improving literacy outcomes. They’re clearer, easier to use, and better aligned with our strategic plan and the blueprint for Maryland’s future,” Brewer said. She asked the committee to approve sending the standards to the full board so they could be published for public access.

Brewer described the process used to revise the standards: committee selection and onboarding in April–May, strand‑by‑strand review through the following months, a public comment period in May and incorporation of that public feedback into the final draft. The committee identified three guiding objectives—ease of use, clarity and validity—and MSDE staff said they developed a one‑page “at‑a‑glance” guide, refined progression documents to show skills across grade levels, and cross‑checked standards against national expectations and evidence statements.

Members asked several implementation questions. Dr. Lewis pressed about a footnote that allows local education agencies (LEAs) flexibility in the order of teaching phonics and word knowledge and asked how that flexibility would interact with grade‑level assessments. MSDE staff replied they plan guidance documents and technical assistance and noted the standards are intended as a comprehensive guide, not a loose checklist. Dr. Johnson asked whether sample assessments or aligned screeners would be provided to ensure students are identified early if they are struggling; MSDE said it is cataloging screeners aligned to the standards and will coordinate with its HQIM (high‑quality instructional materials) review and professional learning offerings.

Committee members also noted the public‑comment documentation included in the packet. One committee member praised the formatting that showed public comments and MSDE’s responses, but noted inconsistent page orientations in the packet.

After discussion, Doctor Bolton moved and Doctor Lewis seconded a motion to recommend adoption to the broader board. Committee members present voted in favor and the committee chair stated the committee would recommend the standards unanimously to the full board at the July meeting. MSDE said it will release supporting guidance and professional learning to help LEAs implement the revised standards.

MSDE materials attached to the presentation make clear the revision process included public comment and collaboration with the Office of Early Childhood for pre‑K alignment. The committee’s action was a recommendation to the full State Board of Education; final adoption and any subsequent regulatory steps remain with the full board.","The Education Policy Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Maryland ELA/literacy standards (pre‑K–12) be presented to the full State Board of Education for adoption and public posting after MSDE’s revision process and public comment.","actionData","errors"]

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