Section 47.01 - Purpose and Authority(1)Purpose.603 CMR 47.00 is intended to accomplish the following objectives: (a) provide a voluntary license for teachers of adult basic education;(b) establish a minimum educational standard for licensed adult basic education teachers;(c) define a foundation of subject matter knowledge requirements and professional standards for licensed teachers of adult basic education;(d) prepare licensed adult basic educators to help all learners achieve their goals;(e) provide a flexible system of licensure to encourage participation by prospective and experienced adult basic education teachers;(f) establish a system of licensure that recognizes the skills and abilities of experienced adult basic education teachers;(g) provide multiple routes to licensure; and,(h) provide multiple ways to demonstrate proficiency in the standards.(2)Authority.603 CMR 47.00 is promulgated by the Board of Education pursuant to M.G.L. c. 69 § 1H.