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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 13A.12.05.06" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="05" heading="Library Media Administrator.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Definition.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Term Defined. “Library media administrator” means an individual designated by the local superintendent of schools as having responsibility for the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Administration and supervision of the library media program, including the supervision of the library media program in the individual schools; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Development of policies, programs, budgets, and procedures for the library media services of the school system and its schools.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Education and Experience. To be licensed as library media administrator, the applicant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Meet the requirements for licensure as a library media specialist;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have a master’s degree from an institution of higher education;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Have 3 years of effective library media program experience;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Complete one of the options listed under Regulation .05 of this chapter that would lead to licensure as Administrator I.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Special Provision. An applicant seeking to satisfy the requirements of §B(3) of this regulation may, at the recommendation of the local school superintendent, substitute 2 years of related effective experience for 2 years of library media program experience.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>