Sec. 13b.04.01.06. Expedited Hearings

A. A party may serve on the Secretary or the Commission, as appropriate, and on all parties, a request for an expedited hearing.

B. The request for an expedited hearing shall set forth the reason for the request.

C. A request for an expedited hearing shall waive applicable notice requirements.

D. The Secretary or the Commission, as appropriate, shall rule on a request for an expedited hearing within 3 working days after receipt of the request.

E. A decision granting an expedited hearing shall establish precise time frames for the conduct and completion of the hearing, and for issuance of the final decision.

F. If the Secretary, in accordance with Education Article, §11-107 or 11-204, Annotated Code of Maryland, obtains an injunction or other judicial remedy against a party before the issuance of a final decision, the Commission shall schedule the hearing within 2 weeks of the court's order, unless a party can show good cause why the hearing should be delayed.