Md. Code Regs. 13A.14.09.06 - Credential Achievement Bonus
A. A credential program participant shall receive an achievement bonus upon:
(1) Initial entry into the credential program at Staff Credential or Administrator Credential level 2 or higher; and
(2) Achievement thereafter of:
(a) Each successively higher credential level; or
(b) Annual approval at:
(i) Staff Credential levels 4 Plus through 6; or
(ii) Administrator Credential levels 2 through 4.
B. An achievement bonus shall be awarded:
(1) One time only at:
(a) Staff Credential levels 2 through 4; and
(b) Administrator Credential level 1; and
(2) Annually for:
(a) Staff Credential levels 4 Plus through 6; and
(b) Administrator Credential levels 2 through 4.
C. To receive an achievement bonus, a participant shall:
(1) Meet the requirements for Staff Credential or Administrator Credential level 2 or higher as set forth at Regulation .04B or I, as applicable, of this chapter; and
(2) File an application pursuant to Regulation .05E of this chapter.
D. Upon verification by the Office that the participant has met the requirements for an achievement bonus, the Office shall award a bonus of at least the amount set forth in the following schedule:
| Level | Achievement Bonus | Renewal Bonus |
| Staff Credential 1 | No Award | No Award |
| Staff Credential 2 | $100 | $100 |
| Staff Credential 3 | $150 | $150 |
| Staff Credential 4 | $250 | $250 |
| Staff Credential 4 Plus | $300 | $300 |
| Staff Credential 5 | $375 | $375 |
| Staff Credential 6 | $500 | $500 |
| Administrator Credential 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Administrator Credential 2 | $375 | $375 |
| Administrator Credential 3 | $500 | $500 |
| Administrator Credential 4 | $750 | $750 |
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