Section:
Most recently amended by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: June 26, 2018
(1) Upon a showing of extreme hardship, the Commissioner may waive or modify the requirement of completion of the requisite number of PDPs as set forth in 603 CMR 44.05, 44.06, and 44.07. A showing of extreme hardship may include serious illness or other catastrophic circumstances that are beyond the control of the educator. No modification or waiver will be granted without satisfactory evidence that the educator has made a good faith effort to obtain the required number of PDPs but that extreme hardship has prevented the educator from doing so.
(2) The Commissioner, in his discretion, may impose reasonable conditions upon any modification or waiver granted.
(3) The decision of the Commissioner shall be final.
Regulatory Authority: 603 CMR 44.00: M.G.L. c. 71, §38G
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Last Updated: July 23, 2018
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