Authenticated PDF VersionThe purpose of this regulation is to comply with 14 Del.C. §122(b)(27) related to educator licensure, and to establish rules and guidelines related to the application fee for educator licensure. Specifically, the Department of Education will implement a one-time, non-refundable fee of not more than $100 for an educator’s first application to obtain licensure and certification in Delaware. However, the fee shall be reimbursed for any applicant who becomes employed as an educator in a Delaware Public School. This application may be for an initial, continuing, or advanced license.
The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, have the following meaning:
“Advanced License” means a license issued as part of the 3-tiered licensure system set forth in 14 Del.C. §121(c) and 14 Del.C. Ch. 12, subchapter II.
"Charter School" means a public school that is operated under a charter granted by, or transferred to, the Delaware Department of Education or other authorizing body pursuant to 14 Del.C. Ch. 5.
“Continuing License” means a license issued as part of the 3-tiered licensure system set forth in 14 Del.C. §121(c) and 14 Del.C. Ch. 12, subchapter II.
“Department” means the Delaware Department of Education.
“Educator Licensure Application Fee” means the one-time, non-refundable fee of not more than $100 an individual pays for an application for their first educator license in Delaware.
"Eligible Educator" means an educator who has paid the one-time $100 educator licensure fee and who has become employed as an educator in a Delaware public school.
“Initial License” means a license issued as part of the 3-tiered licensure system set forth in 14 Del.C. §121(c) and 14 Del.C. Ch. 12, subchapter II.
"Public School" means a physical plant having any or all of grades kindergarten through 12, supported primarily from public funds and under the supervision of public school administrators. A Charter School, as defined herein, is also a public school.
3.1 Applicants seeking educator licensure in Delaware shall:
3.1.1 Establish an online account in the electronic licensure and certification system in Delaware;
3.1.2 Submit official documents to the Department to support their application;
3.1.4 Meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.
3.2 An application will not be processed until all conditions of subsection 3.1 are met.
4.0 Exemptions From Application Fee
An applicant who is already licensed and certified in Delaware shall be exempt from the application fee.
5.0 Fee Payment and Collection
5.2 No appeals, exceptions, or waivers shall be granted for the fee.
