(a) The Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements for licensure and has acquired the prescribed knowledge, skill, or education to practice in a particular area, to teach a particular subject or to instruct a particular category of students. Where applicable and available, an applicant for a standard certificate must have achieved a passing score on an examination of content knowledge, such as Praxis II. This requirement shall apply to all applicants teaching special education in a "core content area," as defined in § 1210 of this title, in secondary schools. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who: (1) Meets the requirements for licensure and holds a valid and current license or certificate from another state; or (2) Meets the requirements for a Meritorious New Teacher candidate designation adopted pursuant to § 1203 of this title. (c) [Repealed.]
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