<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" citation="COMAR 11.23.02.17" title_num="11" subtitle_num="23" chapter_num="02" heading="Applying for Instructor Certification.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The school where the applicant for instructor certification is employed shall ensure that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The applicant meets the qualifications for instructor certification; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The application for instructor certification is complete and contains all the required documents and information.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The application for instructor certification shall be submitted to the Administration accompanied by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Documentation signed by the certified school that the applicant has successfully completed the required instructor certification courses approved by the Administration to be qualified for an apprentice instructor permit;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the applicant's high school certificate, its equivalent, or college degree;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A dated official receipt verifying that fingerprinting has been completed and a criminal background check has been requested within the past 15 days;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A copy of the applicant's driving record for the past 3 years issued by the driving license authority of the applicant's state of licensure;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Certification by the applicant that the applicant does not have any reportable medical conditions; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A statement certifying under penalty of perjury whether the applicant has ever had a driving instructor license or instructor certification revoked in Maryland or any other state.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Prior to scheduling the final skills evaluation for competency and proficiency, an applicant shall also submit to the Administration:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Documentation signed by the certified school that the applicant has successfully completed the required instructor certification courses approved by the Administration to be qualified for instructor certification; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the logbook provided by the Administration documenting the learning activities during the time as an apprentice instructor.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>