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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 13A.07.01.03" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="01" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Mentee” means a public school teacher who receives the services of a mentor.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Mentor” means a highly competent teacher selected by the local school system who will work to instill in a mentee the skills and knowledge necessary for student success in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“New teacher” means a teacher who is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Professionally licensed and has less than three years of teaching experience; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Holds a Conditional License or Resident Teacher License.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Veteran teacher” means a professionally licensed teacher who is new to the local school system and has 3 or more years of teaching experience.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>