2010 Maine Code
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 502: CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL
20-A §13019-B. Principal certificate

Part 6: TEACHERS

§13019-B. Principal certificate

1. Initial certificate. A principal's certificate is the certificate required for employment as principal of a public school and as chief administrator of a private school approved for attendance purposes pursuant to section 2901, subsection 2, paragraph B. State board rules shall require that qualifications for such a certificate include the following:

A. Three years of satisfactory teaching experience or an equivalent relevant experience; [1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW).]

B. Academic and professional knowledge as demonstrated through the completion of graduate or undergraduate courses or programs, performance in examinations or completion of specialized programs approved for this purpose; [1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW).]

C. A basic level of knowledge in competency areas determined by the state board; and [2001, c. 534, §7 (AMD).]

D. Satisfactory completion of an approved internship or practicum in the duties of a principal. [1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW).]

[ 2001, c. 534, §7 (AMD) .]

2. Certificate renewal. A principal's certificate is limited to 5 years in duration and may be renewed based on further approved study or demonstrated professional growth and improvement through an approved administrator action plan in accordance with state board rules.

[ 1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW) .]

3. Rulemaking. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.

[ 2001, c. 534, §8 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW). 1989, c. 889, §10 (AMD). 2001, c. 534, §§7,8 (AMD).