Md. Code Regs. 13A.03.01.01

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 13A.03.01.01 - Standards for Kindergarten Programs Operated by Public Institutions of Post-Secondary Education

A. A kindergarten program operated by a public institution of post-secondary education shall meet the requirements of this regulation.

B. The educational program shall comply with the instructional program requirements applicable to public school kindergarten programs found in:

(1) COMAR 13A.04.06-Program of Instruction in Personal Financial Literacy;

(2) COMAR 13A.04.08-Program in Social Studies;

(3) COMAR 13A.04.09-Program in Science;

(4) COMAR 13A.04.12-Program in Mathematics;

(5) COMAR 13A.04.13-Program in Physical Education;

(6) COMAR 13A.04.14-Program in English Language Arts;

(7) COMAR 13A.04.16-Programs in Fine Arts; and

(8) COMAR 13A.04.18-Program in Comprehensive Health Education.

C. Each teacher in the kindergarten program shall hold a Maryland teaching certificate in early childhood education.

D. The educational program shall maintain enrollment and attendance records for a period of 3 years after a child leaves the program.

E. By September 1, 1994, and every 5 years after that, the administrative head of the public institution of post-secondary education shall certify to the State Superintendent of Schools that the kindergarten program meets, at a minimum, the requirements set forth in this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.03.01.01

Amended effective 44:12 Md. R. 589, eff. 6/19/2017