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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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(c) Repealed by 83 Laws 2022, ch. 400, § 2.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 14. Education § 1220. Standard certificate - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-14-education/de-code-sect-14-1220/
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