MSDE Licensure Requirements

HR 10.1

Principals, assistant principals and teachers are required to have teacher licensure through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Purpose:

• To ensure that Archdiocesan teachers and administrators maintain Maryland State licensure.

• To ensure Archdiocesan teachers and administrators are well-qualified for their profession.

Commentary/Procedural Points:

• Principals, assistant principals, and teachers maintain a copy of their current licensure with the Department of Human Resources via UKG.

• Teachers maintain a copy of their current licensure with the principal. 

• Annual updates are to be provided as requested to the Department of Catholic Schools.

References:

• Archdiocesan Guidelines for Licensure - IMPORTANT DETAILS HERE

• Path A and B Requirements

• Path A Letter (to upload to UKG)

• Path B Letter (to upload to UKG)

• Educator Licensure Information (MSDE Website)

• Senior Exemption Form (internal - to upload to UKG)

January 2026