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Nonpublic Schools
Overview
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Approve all private schools except those that provide special education and/or are in licensed facilities under
COMAR 13A.09.09 Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools
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Approve educational programs in facilities licensed by state agencies and in schools operating special education programs under
COMAR 13A.09.10 Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities
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Register nonpublic schools operated by bona fide church organizations that have chosen to operate exempt from the requirement to hold a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education.
Ref: Ed. Article §2-206 (e) (4)
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Register nonpublic schools and education ministries that supervise home instruction.
Ref:
COMAR 13A.10.01 Home Instruction
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Maintain and issue secondary school
transcripts
for students who attended nonpublic secondary schools that have closed
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Establish and maintain electronic database for nonpublic school community
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Coordinate and implement staff development training seminar for the nonpublic school community
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Maintain and issue Amended Certificates of Approval to Legal Authorities of nonpublic schools that have a change in specifications appearing on the Certificate of Approval
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Administer Governor’s Merit Scholastic Award program in nonpublic secondary schools
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Communicate with the nonpublic school community regarding programs and resources available through the Maryland State Department of Education
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Regulate onsite monitoring of schools in licensed facilities and schools providing special education and related services
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Provide consultative service in educational issues relating to the establishment and maintenance of nonpublic schools
Contact Information
Maryland State Department of Education
Certification and Accreditation Division
Nonpublic School Approval Branch
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:
410-767-0407
Fax:
410-333-8963
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