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MSBE License Holder Information
The Form 440-24B is for educators who currently hold a Maryland State Board of Examiners license in the fields of speech pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the explanation for the corresponding area that has a checkmark on your specific Form 440-24B. If one or more areas are checked it means…
Section including your Name, Employee ID, and Assignment/Location
“We have all official documentation necessary to process your application for Maryland certification on file.”
This means that all official transcripts, etc., are on file to request your initial Maryland certificate. As a reminder, if you have completed courses in addition to anything you submitted during the hiring process, please submit an official transcript to our office. See Submitting Official Transcripts for information about submitting official documentation.
“Please submit the following official transcripts to the Contracts Assistant in the Department of Recruitment and Staffing within 30 days of this dated form to avoid a salary penalty or termination of permanent employment.”
This means that official transcripts are needed to complete your certification file or verify salary lane placement. An official transcript must bear the seal and signature of the registrar. Please note that even if you believe you have already submitted an official transcript, it may have been incomplete; therefore, we are requesting a complete document.
In addition, we may also require official documentation for MSDE approved CPD (continuing professional development) credits completed or taken in other Maryland counties.
“Please submit a copy of your ____________ license _____________”
This means that a copy of your speech pathologist, occupational therapist, or physical therapist MSBE license is needed to complete your file.
Section re MCPS Employment Contingencies
If either box is marked in this section, see Local MCPS Employment Contingencies & Requirements Information for detailed information about the requirement and course options.
Section re Comments
This area is very important! If there is anything indicated in this section, please read the entire section very carefully. If you have any questions about any item in this section, please email the person in the Certification Unit indicated in the Outlook email you received with your Form 440-24.
If nothing appears in the comments area, then disregard this section.
Section re License Information, Validity Dates, Important Reminder, and Initial Salary Lane/Step
“You hold the following:”
This indicates the type of MSBE license you currently hold.
Valid Through __/__/__ - This is the date your current license expires.
"IMPORTANT: PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR LICENSE TO THE CERTIFICATION UNIT AT EACH RENEWAL" - This is a reminder that we need a copy of your current MSBE license on file at all times.
Initial Salary Lane/Step - This refers to the salary lane and step at which you were employed. See Salary Advancement Information for details about salary lanes.
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