Delaware § 1220 Standard certificate [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 339, § 38]

Delaware Statutes

§ 1220 — Standard certificate [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 339, § 38]

Delaware § 1220

JurisdictionDelaware

Title14

PartFree Public Schools

Ch. 12EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS

Subch.Educator Certification

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 14, § 1220 (2026).

Text

(a)The Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements for licensure and has acquired the prescribed knowledge, skill, or education to practice in a particular area, to teach a particular subject or to instruct a particular category of students. Where applicable and available, an applicant for a standard certificate must have achieved a passing score on an examination of content knowledge, such as Praxis II. This requirement shall apply to all applicants teaching special education in a “core content area,” as defined in § 1210 of this title, in secondary schools.

(b)Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who:

(1)Meets the requirements for licensure and

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(a) The Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements for licensure and has acquired the prescribed knowledge, skill, or education to practice in a particular area, to teach a particular subject or to instruct a particular category of students. Where applicable and available, an applicant for a standard certificate must have achieved a passing score on an examination of content knowledge, such as Praxis II. This requirement shall apply to all applicants teaching special education in a “core content area,” as defined in § 1210 of this title, in secondary schools.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who:

(1) Meets the requirements for licensure and holds a valid and current license or certificate from another state; or

(2) Meets the requirements for a Meritorious New Teacher candidate designation adopted pursuant to § 1203 of this title.

(c) [Repealed.]

Legislative History

72 Del. Laws, c. 294, § 2 ; 74 Del. Laws, c. 14, § 7 ; 79 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 3 ; 83 Del. Laws, c. 339, § 38 ; 83 Del. Laws, c. 400, § 1 ; 83 Del. Laws, c. 400, § 2