FAQ FOR THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

DISABILITY PREFERENCE
Persons with a developmental disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability submitting applications on or before the job posting closing date and who pass all parts of the examination are entitled to Disability Preference points for certain open positions. Certification from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation or an equivalent out-of-state vocational rehabilitation agency indicating the individual meets Federal Office of Personnel Management 5 CFR 213.3102(u) standards for a non-competitive appointment is required at the time of application completion. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Visit the Maryland Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services website for contact and location information.

RESIDENCE PREFERENCE
Baltimore City residents submitting applications on or before the job posting closing date and who pass all parts of the examination are entitled to Residence Preference points for certain open positions. A legible photocopy of a valid Maryland Driver’s License or Maryland Identification Card issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) with a street address within Baltimore City limits is required at the time of application completion. Late submissions will not be accepted.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veterans (with ninety (90) consecutive days of active duty, not including Reservists or National Guardsmen) having been a Maryland resident for at least one (1) year prior to application completion and who pass all parts of the examination may be entitled to Veterans Preference points for certain open positions. Veterans within ten (10) years must submit a DD214 at the time of application.  Late submissions will not be accepted.