Waiver of Licensure Requirements. Except for educator licensure tests, the State Superintendent of Schools or designee may waive the specific requirements for a license in an individual case if it is determined, after thorough investigation, that the applicant’s preparation or experience, or both, are adequate to justify a waiver. Senior Educator Waiver. Renewal requirements for any professionally licensed employee of a local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10, may be waived if: The professionally licensed employee is: 55 years old or older; or Employed in public or approved nonpublic school service for at least 25 years; and The request is recommended by the county superintendent, executive director, or chief officer of the legal authority having jurisdiction over the employee.