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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 13A.12.07.03" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="07" heading="Review Board — Method of Appeal.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An appellant seeking review by the Review Board shall file a written request for appeal within 30 days from the date the appellant receives notice of the ruling of the licensure staff.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The appellant shall address this written request for appeal to the chairperson of the Review Board, with a copy to the Assistant State Superintendent for Educator Licensure and Program Approval.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The written request for appeal shall specify whether the appeal is to be on the record under Regulation .03 of this chapter or in person under Regulation .04 of this chapter. It shall include a statement of the appellant’s objections to the ruling of the licensure staff and the reasons supporting each objection.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>On receipt of a copy of the request, the Assistant State Superintendent for Educator Licensure and Program Approval shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Cause the entire file concerning the ruling to be transmitted to the Review Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Acknowledge receipt of the request in writing to the appellant;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Send a copy of this chapter to the appellant; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Schedule the appeal promptly before the Review Board, allowing reasonable advance notice to all parties.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>