Ohio Adm.Code 3302 | Ohio Administrative Code 3302 — State Board of Education

Chapter 3302-4 Notice of Meetings

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-4-01 Notice of meetings.

(A) Any person may learn the time and place of all regularly scheduled meetings and the time, place, and purpose of all special meetings of the state board of education (hereinafter, "state board"), any committee, subcommittee, or task force of the state board by one of the following means:

(1) Writing to the following address: "Secretary, State Board of Education of Ohio, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183";

(2) Contacting the office of board relations at 855-983-4868 or by electronic mail at sboe@sboe.ohio.gov; or

(3) Checking for meeting notices provided on the state board of education's website at sboe.ohio.gov.

(B) News media

(1) Any representative of the news media may obtain notice of all special meetings by sending a written request to: "Secretary, State Board of Education of Ohio, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183." The request shall include the telephone numbers and electronic mail address of the media representative to be contacted. The state board of education shall maintain a list of all news media representatives who have requested notice of meetings.

(2) In the event the state board schedules a special meeting the state board shall notify all registered media representatives by electronic mail and by posting a notice on the state board's website in accordance with the requirements set forth in section 3301.04 of the Revised Code.

(3) In the event a committee, subcommitee, or task force of the state board schedules a special meeting, the committee, subcommittee, or task force shall notify all registered media representatives by electronic mail and by posting a notice on the state board's website at least forty-eight hours prior to the time of the special meeting.

(C) In providing the notices required by paragraph (B) of this rule, the state board, or any committee, subcommittee, or task force thereof, may rely on assistance provided by any employee of the department of education, and any such notice is complete if given by such employee in the manner provided in paragraph (B) of this rule.

(D) Any person may obtain notice of all meetings at which any specific type of public business is to be discussed by sending a written request to: "Secretary, State Board of Education of Ohio, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183 or by sending an email to: contact.center@sboe.ohio.gov." All persons who have submitted such a request shall be placed on the state board's agenda mailing list. The state board of education shall, within a reasonable time prior to each meeting, send an agenda of the meeting to those persons by regular mail or electronic mail. The board may assess a reasonable fee, not to exceed the cost of copying and mailing, for notices sent to persons in accordance with this rule.

(E) The minutes of any regular or special meeting of the state board, or any committee, subcommittee, or task force thereof, shall be promptly prepared, filed, and maintained and open for public inspection. The minutes of state board meetings, upon approval by the board, shall constitute the official record of its proceedings.

Last updated February 10, 2026 at 7:29 AM

History

Effective: February 10, 2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Chapter 3302-20 Standards for Employment of Individuals With Criminal Convictions

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-20-01 Employment of individuals in positions that require a license and licensure of individuals with certain criminal convictions or other alternative dispositions.

The purpose of this rule is to ensure the safety and well-being of students, and, pursuant to sections 3319.39 and 3319.31 of the Revised Code, establish rehabilitation standards for those individuals with certain criminal convictions and other alternative dispositions seeking employment with a district for a position that requires a license issued by the state board of education, those currently employed by a district in a position that requires a license issued by the state board of education, and those seeking or currently holding licensure by the state board of education. The provisions of this rule apply to teachers, substitutes, educational aides, holders of pupil activity permits, and any other position which requires a license issued by the state board of education.

(A) The following terms are defined as they are used in this rule:

(1) "Applicant" means one of the following:

(a) One who is under final consideration for appointment or employment in a position that requires a license issued by the state board of education. An "applicant" does not include a person currently employed by a district in a position that requires a license issued by the state board of education who is under consideration for a different position with the same district; or

(b) A person who has never held or who is applying for an initial license, certificate, or permit described in Chapter 3319. or in division (B) of section 3301.071 or in section 3301.074 of the Revised Code.

(2) "Educator" means a person holding or having previously held any license, certificate, or permit described in Chapter 3319. or in division (B) of section 3301.071 or in section 3301.074 of the Revised Code.

(3) "Criminal records check" has the same meaning as section 109.572 of the Revised Code.

(4) "District" means a school district as described in Chapter 3311. of the Revised Code, educational service centers, community schools, STEM schools, college-preparatory boarding schools, county boards of DD, chartered non-public schools, preschool programs, and any other future school chartered by the department.

(5) "State board" means the Ohio state board of education as defined in section 3301.01 of the Revised Code.

(6) "Superintendent" means the superintendent of public instruction and his/her designee as defined in section 3301.13 of the Revised Code.

(7) "Department" means the Ohio department of education as defined in section 3301.13 of the Revised Code.

(8) "License" means the same as the term license as defined in division (A) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code.

(9) "Upon learning" means when first having knowledge of either official results of a criminal background check or a guilty plea, finding of guilt or conviction that has been verified through certified court or law enforcement records.

(10) "Absolute bar offense" means any offense listed in division (C) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code.

(11) "Offense" means a violation of a criminal section of the Revised Code, or any municipal ordinance or law of this state, another state, or the United States that is substantially equivalent to a violation of a criminal section of the Revised Code.

(12) For the purposes of this rule, the term "conviction" or "convicted" includes any determination of guilt resulting from a plea of guilty to or a finding of guilt by a jury or court of any violation of an offense.

(B) Unless otherwise permitted by law, no district may employ, the state board will not issue a license to, and the superintendent will not enter into a consent agreement with an educator upon learning that the educator has been convicted of any absolute bar offense, if the conviction occurred after the issuance of the educator's initial license.

(C) Division (C) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code requires the state board to revoke an educator's license upon learning that the educator has been convicted of any violation of any absolute bar offense. If the state board intends to deny or revoke a license the state board will act in accordance with division (C) of sections 3319.31 and 3319.311 of the Revised Code and Chapter 3301-73 of the Administrative Code.

(D) The following only applies to convictions of guilty pleas to an offense that occurred after an educator's initial license. If an educator has been convicted of any offense, the state board will act in accordance with sections 3319.31 and 3319.311 of the Revised Code and Chapter 3301-73 of the Administrative Code. An educator is deemed rehabilitated regarding the conviction of guilty plea to any offense that is listed in section 3319.39 of the Revised Code, that is not an absolute bar offense, when the educator's license is in good standing and the educator:

(1) Signs and returns a letter of admonishment from the department listing the specific offense;

(2) Executes a consent agreement with the department listing the specific offense;

(3) Receives a board resolution listing the specific offense.

An educator is employable regarding the conviction or guilty plea to an offense listed in section 3319.39 of the Revised Code, that is not an absolute bar offense, in the absence of a disciplinary action if the educator has a license in good standing or is otherwise employable pursuant to section 119.06 of the Revised Code.

(E) No district may employ, an applicant who has previously been convicted of an offense listed in division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code or section 3319.31 of the Revised Code if that offense listed in division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 or 3319.31 of the Revised Code is also contained on the list published on the department's website in accordance with division (B)(1) of section 9.79 of the Revised Code, entitled "disqualifying offenses pursuant to ORC 9.79," until the applicant has obtained an initial license from the state board.

(F) This rule is applicable to records of convictions that have been sealed pursuant to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code or any municipal ordinance or law of this state, another state, or the United States that is substantially equivalent to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code. For purposes of this rule, a sealed conviction includes a conviction that has been expunged pursuant to a court order.

(G) A conviction of an offense listed in division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code or section 3319.31 of the Revised Code does not prevent an applicant's licensure or hiring if the applicant has been granted an unconditional pardon for the offense pursuant to Chapter 2967. of the Revised Code or the conviction or guilty plea has been set aside pursuant to law. For purposes of this rule, unconditional pardon includes a conditional pardon with respect to which all conditions have been performed or have transpired.

(H) If an applicant or educator has been granted a judicial finding of eligibility for intervention in lieu of conviction under section 2951.041 of the Revised Code, or has agreed to participate in a pre-trial diversion program under section 2935.36 of the Revised Code, or a similar diversion program under rules of a court, for any offense listed in division (B)(2) of section 3319.31 or division (C) of 3319.31 of the Revised Code, the state board will act in accordance with sections 3319.31 , 3319.311 and 9.79 of the Revised Code, if applicable, and Chapter 3301-73 of the Administrative Code.

(I) This rule is promulgated under the state board and department of education's rule-making authority under section 3319.31, division (E) of section 3319.311, and section 3319.39 of the Revised Code.

(J) Thorough documentation of the district's proceedings and decision on employment shall be maintained in the district's files.

Last updated November 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-20-03 Employment of non-licensed individuals with certain criminal convictions.

The purpose of this rule is to provide for the safety and well-being of students, and pursuant to sections 3319.39 and 3319.391 of the Revised Code, set rehabilitation standards for those individuals with certain criminal convictions seeking employment or currently employed by a district in a position that does not require a license but who are subject to the requirements of a criminal records check pursuant to section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. (The provisions of this rule do not apply to school bus or school van drivers).

(A) The following terms are defined as they are used in the rule:

(1) "Applicant" means one who is under final consideration for appointment or employment with a district in a position that does not require an educator license issued by the state board of education under Chapter 3319. of the Revised Code.

(2) "Employee" means a current employee of a district who is not required to be licensed or certified, but who is subject to the requirements of a background check pursuant to section 3319.391 of the Revised Code.

(3) "Criminal records check" has the same meaning as in section 109.572 of the Revised Code.

(4) "District" means a school district as described in Chapter 3311. of the Revised Code, educational service centers, community schools, STEM schools, college preparatory boarding schools, county boards of DD, chartered non-public schools, preschool programs, and any other future school chartered by the department of education and workforce.

(5) "Offense" means a violation of a criminal section of the Revised Code, or any municipal ordinance or law of this state, another state, or the United States that is substantially equivalent to a violation of a criminal section of the Revised Code.

(6) "Absolute bar offense" means any offense in violation of division (B)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of section 2919.22 of the Revised Code; a violation of section 2903.01, 2903.02, 2903.03, 2903.04, 2903.11, 2903.12, 2905.01, 2905.02, 2905.05, 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.06, 2907.07, 2907.21, 2907.22, 2907.23, 2907.25, 2907.31, 2907.32, 2907.321, 2907.322, 2907.323, 2911.01, 2911.02, 2911.11, 2911.12, 2919.12, 2923.161, 2925.02, 2925.03, 2925.04, 2925.05, or 2925.06 of the Revised Code; a violation of section 2905.04 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to July 1, 1996, a violation of section 2919.23 of the Revised Code that would have been a violation of section 2905.04 of the Revised Code as it existed prior to July 1, 1996, had the violation been committed prior to that date; felonious sexual penetration in violation of former section 2907.12 of the Revised Code.

(7) For the purposes of this rule, the term "conviction" includes any determination of guilt resulting from a plea of guilty to or finding of guilt by a jury or court of any violation of an offense.

(8) "Upon learning" means when first having knowledge of either official results of a criminal records check or a guilty plea, finding of guilt or conviction that has been verified through certified court or law enforcement records.

(B) No district shall hire an applicant upon learning that he/she has been convicted of an absolute bar offense.

(C) A district shall release an employee from employment upon learning that he/she has been convicted of an absolute bar offense. This division shall not apply to any convictions that the district learned about prior to the effective date of this rule.

(D) No district shall hire an applicant who has been convicted of an offense listed in division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code unless all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The offense is not one of the absolute bar offenses defined in paragraph (A)(6) of this rule.

(2) At the time of the offense, the victim of the offense was not a person under eighteen years of age or enrolled as a student in a district;

(3) The applicant can demonstrate rehabilitation by meeting the following rehabilitation criteria:

(a) If the offense was a felony, at least five years have elapsed since the applicant was fully discharged from imprisonment, probation, or parole or the applicant has had the record of his/her conviction sealed or expunged pursuant to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code or any municipal ordinance or law of this state, another state or the United States that is substantially equivalent to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code.

(b) If the offense was a misdemeanor, at least five years have elapsed since the date of conviction or the applicant has had the record of his/her conviction sealed or expunged pursuant to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code or any municipal ordinance or law of this state, another state or the United States that is substantially equivalent to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code.

(c) The applicant is not a repeat offender. A repeat offender is an applicant who has been convicted of any of the offenses listed in division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code two or more times in separate criminal actions. The following factors shall be considered when determining an applicant's repeat offender status:

(i) A sealed or expunged conviction shall not be counted; and

(ii) Convictions resulting from or connected with the same act, or resulting from offenses committed at the same time shall be counted as one conviction.

(d) Upon the request of the hiring school district, the applicant shall provide written confirmation of his/her efforts at rehabilitation, the results of those efforts, and whether the terms of his/her probation, parole or deferred adjudication have been completed. Written confirmation may include a statement by a court, parole officer, probation officer, treatment provider and/or counselor that the applicant has been rehabilitated. Such written confirmation will not be conclusive evidence that the applicant has met the other rehabilitation criteria listed in this rule.

(e) A reasonable person would conclude that the applicant's hiring or licensure will not jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of the persons served by the district. Evidence that the applicant's hiring or licensure will not jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of the persons served by the district shall include, but not be limited to the following factors:

(i) The nature and seriousness of the crime;

(ii) The extent of the applicant's past criminal history;

(iii) The age of the applicant when the crime was committed;

(iv) The amount of time that has elapsed since the applicant's last criminal activity;

(v) The conduct and work history of the applicant before and after the criminal activity;

(vi) Whether the applicant has completed the terms of his/her probation or deferred adjudication;

(vii) Evidence of rehabilitation;

(viii) Whether the applicant fully disclosed the crime to the hiring school district;

(ix) Whether employment or licensure will negatively impact the health, safety, or welfare of the school community;

(x) Any other factors the district considers relevant.

(E) It is the applicant's duty to provide written evidence upon applicant for employment that the conditions specified in paragraph (C) of this rule are met. If the applicant fails to provide such evidence or if the district determines that the proof offered is inconclusive or does not establish proof of rehabilitation, the applicant shall not be hired. Any doubt shall be resolved in favor of protecting the persons served by the district.

(F) This rule is applicable to records of convictions that have been sealed pursuant to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code or any municipal ordinance or law of this state, another state, or the United States that is substantially equivalent to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code. For the purposes of this rule, a sealed conviction includes a conviction that has been expunged pursuant to a court order.

(G) A conviction of an offense listed in division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code shall not prevent an applicant's hiring if the applicant has been granted an unconditional pardon for the offense pursuant to Chapter 2967. of the Revised Code or the conviction or guilty plea has been set aside pursuant to law. For the purposes of this rule, unconditional pardon includes a conditional pardon with respect to which all conditions have been performed or have transpired.

(H) A district maintains the discretion whether to employ or retain in employment an individual who has been deemed rehabilitated pursuant to this rule.

(I) As a condition of initial or continued employment pursuant to the requirements of this rule, the district may request the applicant or employee to be evaluated by a licensed provider (e.g. physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, independent social worker, professional counselor, chemical dependency counselor, etc.) and/or successfully complete a recognized and/or certified treatment program relevant to the nature of the conviction. (Unless otherwise specified in an employee contract, labor agreement, or other similar agreement, the employee or applicant shall bear all direct and associated costs of the evaluation and treatment program.) Failure on the part of an applicant or employee to comply with the district's request pursuant to this paragraph may be considered by the district as a factor against initial or continued employment.

(J) Prior to rendering a decision on employment, the district shall provide an opportunity for a meeting to an employee, if requested by the individual, so that he/she may provide evidence of rehabilitation pursuant to the requirements of this rule.

(K) Thorough documentation of the district's proceedings and decision on employment shall be maintained in the district's files.

(L) The decision of the district on whether to employ or continue to employ an individual pursuant to the requirements of this rule cannot be appealed to the board of education.

Last updated November 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM

History

Effective: November 10, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Chapter 3302-23 Certification

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-23-41 Twelve hour or forty hour temporary teaching permit for qualified nonlicensed individuals.

A renewable twelve hour or forty hour temporary teaching permit shall be issued and utilized in accordance with the criteria specified in this rule.

(A) Except as otherwise provided in section 3326.13 of the Revised Code, a temporary teaching permit shall be issued to individuals not licensed as required by sections 3319.22 to 3319.30 of the Revised Code, who are deemed to be of good moral character, who hold at least a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree in, or show evidence of significant experience, as verified by the employing district, in the subject to be taught.

(B) An individual assigned to teach a career-technical class must show evidence of significant career-technical experience related to the subject to be taught.

(C) The temporary teaching permit issued under this rule shall be valid for a one-year period. The twelve hour or forty hour temporary teaching permit may be renewed upon the request and recommendation of the superintendent of a board of education of a school district, chief administrative officer of a STEM school, or a drop out recovery community school's governing authority or operator.

(D) The individual to whom the permit is issued shall be limited to teaching the subject named on the permit and shall be valid only in the school district, STEM school or drop out recovery community school's governing authority or operator that engages the nonlicensed individual to teach for no more than twelve hours per week, except that an individual teaching in a STEM school, which is defined as a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school established under Chapter 3326. of the Revised Code and an individual teaching an industry-recognized credential program, as defined in section 3319.301 of the Revised Code, offered at a dropout recovery community school, as defined in section 3319.301 of the Revised Code may teach classes for not more than a total of forty hours per week.

(E) No temporary teaching permit shall be issued to a nonlicensed individual until the superintendent of a board of education of a school district, chief administrative officer of a STEM school or drop out recovery community school's governing authority or operator desiring to engage a nonlicensed individual to teach requests that a temporary teaching permit be issued to an individual who meets the qualifications specified in paragraph (A) of this rule.

(F) A board of education, STEM school or dropout recovery community school may engage a nonlicensed individual who holds a permit issued pursuant to this rule to teach on a volunteer basis, or by entering into a contract with the individual or an individual's employer on such terms and conditions as are agreed to between the board of education or STEM school and the individual or the individual's employer.

(G) An employee of the board of education, STEM school or dropout recovery community school who is licensed under sections 3319.22 to 3319.30 of the Revised Code shall directly supervise a nonlicensed individual who holds a permit issued under this rule and who is engaged to teach pursuant to this rule until the superintendent of the school district, the chief administrative officer of the STEM school or drop out recovery community school's governing authority or operator is satisfied that the nonlicensed individual has sufficient understanding of, and experience in, effective teaching methods to teach without supervision other than supervision comparable to that provided for other teaching staff. Direct supervision of the nonlicensed individual shall require that:

(1) No more than five individuals teaching under a temporary teaching permit shall be assigned to a supervisor for direct supervision;

(2) Each nonlicensed individual is given an initial orientation that includes:

(a) The students and community to be served;

(b) School policies, procedures, and routines;

(c) Courses of study, competency-based education programs, teaching and learning styles, growth and development characteristics appropriate to the age being taught, pupil assessment procedures, and responsibilities for lesson plans;

(d) The layout and facilities of the assigned school building or buildings;

(e) The nature of the teaching assignment; and

(f) Any other additional information required for a nonlicensed individual to be adequately prepared for the teaching assignment.

(3) Each nonlicensed individual shall be provided with support in:

(a) Acquiring knowledge of the school curriculum, responsibilities for implementing the curriculum, and the instructional resources available for such implementation; and

(b) The improvement of instructional skills and classroom management.

Last updated December 27, 2023 at 2:01 PM

History

Effective: November 4, 2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-23-44 Temporary and substitute licenses.

(A) Temporary pupil services license. A temporary pupil services license may be issued upon the request and recommendation of an employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school, to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character and who meets the qualifications as specified in this paragraph provided the vacancy has been posted for two weeks and no properly licensed and suitable candidate has been identified by the employing district:

(1) School audiologist - currently valid license to practice audiology issued by the Ohio speech and hearing professionals board;

(2) School social worker

currently valid license to practice social work issued by the Ohio counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board;

(3) School speech-language pathologist - currently valid license to practice as a speech-language pathologist issued by the Ohio speech and hearing professionals board;

(4) School nurse - currently valid license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Ohio board of nursing and a baccalaureate degree;

(5) School psychologist - limited to individuals enrolled in school psychologist preparation programs, while completing the program internship;

(6) School counselor

(a) A temporary school counselor license may be issued to an individual who holds a currently valid standard teaching certificate or professional teaching license, who is enrolled in an approved school counselor preparation program, and who demonstrates an understanding of each of the following as documented by the institution approved to prepare school counselors:

(i) Professional identity

(ii) Social and cultural diversity

(iii) Human growth and development

(iv) Career development

(v) Helping relationships

(vi) Group work

(vii) Assessment

(viii) Research and program evaluation

(b) A temporary school counselor license may also be issued to an individual who holds a currently valid license to practice as a counselor from the Ohio counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board who is enrolled in an approved school counselor preparation program; or

(7) Interpreter for the hearing impaired - limited to individuals enrolled in a program leading to licensure in interpreting for the hearing impaired.

(B) Renewal of a temporary pupil services license. A temporary pupil service license may be renewed upon the request and recommendation of an employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school, by an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character; has completed an additional six semester hours of coursework in an approved program leading to licensure in the area for school counselor and interpreter for the hearing impaired; and holds a currently valid license issued by the respective Ohio licensure board for the temporary school speech-language pathologist license, the temporary school nurse license, the temporary school social worker license, and the temporary school audiologist license.

(C) Temporary teaching license for military science. A temporary military science teaching license for teaching in a junior reserve officer training corps (JROTC) program may be issued upon the request and recommendation of the employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school, to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character and who is determined by the hiring authority to have the necessary skills to serve in this capacity.

(D) Substitute teaching licenses. A one-year or five-year substitute teaching license may be issued to qualified individuals upon the request and recommendation of an employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school:

(1) Substitute teaching license. A substitute teaching license will be issued to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character by the hiring authority and holds a post-secondary degree, except as otherwise outlined in paragraph (D)(2) or (D)(3) of this rule. Substitute teaching licenses will be issued as follows:

(a) Applicants who hold a post-secondary degree in education will be issued a substitute teaching license valid for teaching in all subject areas and teaching fields.

(b) Applicants who hold a post-secondary degree in a subject area that aligns with a teaching field as determined by the Ohio department of education and aligns with the applicant's post-secondary degree will be issued a license in that teaching field.

(c) Applicants who hold a post-secondary degree in a subject area that is unrelated to any teaching field will be issued a substitute teaching license with a non-designated teaching field.

(2) Substitute career-technical workforce development teaching license. A substitute career-technical teaching license will be issued to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character by the hiring authority and has the appropriate education and experience, consistent with division (F) of section 3319.229 of the Revised Code based upon a review of criteria established by the Ohio department of education. The holder of a substitute career-technical workforce development teaching license issued under this provision may work for an unlimited number of school days in the license holder's certified career field and for up to one semester outside the license holder's certified field, subject to approval of the employing school district superintendent.

(3) Substitute interpreter license for the hearing impaired. A substitute license for interpreter for the hearing impaired is not a substitute teaching license covered under section 3319.226 of the Revised Code since it does not require a post-secondary degree. Consistent with section 3319.22 of the Revised Code, a substitute interpreter license for the hearing impaired may be issued to an individual who is deemed by the hiring authority to have the necessary skills to serve in the capacity of educational interpreter. The holder of a substitute license for interpreter for the hearing impaired license issued under this provision may work for an unlimited number of school days.

(4) Renewal of a substitute teaching license. A one-year or five-year substitute teaching license may be renewed upon the request and recommendation of an employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school.

(E) Temporary substitute teaching license.

(1) A one-year temporary substitute teaching license will be issued to an individual who meets the requirements set-forth in section 3319.102 of the Revised Code;

(2) Renewal of a temporary substitute teaching license. A one-year temporary substitute teaching license may be renewed upon the request and recommendation of an employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school upon verification by the employing superintendent that the holder of a temporary substitute teaching license:

(a) Is currently enrolled in a post-secondary program necessary to qualify for a substitute teaching license issued under section 3319.226 of the Revised Code; or

(b) Has completed 0.8 continuing education units (eight contact hours) or other equivalent activities related to classroom teaching as approved by the employing school or school district.

(3) Any pre-service training requirements required by the employing school or district prior to beginning substitute teaching may be applied towards the applicant's first renewal.

(4) The training required for each renewal must lead to new pedagogical knowledge or knowledge in a content area for which the educator is serving as a substitute teacher.

(F) All coursework required by this rule will be completed at an institution approved to grant the associate or baccalaureate degree by the Ohio department of higher education or the equivalent if completed outside the state.

Last updated September 3, 2024 at 8:32 AM

History

Effective: August 30, 2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Chapter 3302-24 Licensing and Education Programs

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-01 Glossary/definitions.

Terminology used in this chapter of the Administrative Code shall be as defined in this rule.

(A) "Accredited institution of higher education" is a degree granting institution accredited at the college level by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States secretary of education.

(B) "Alternative preparation" is completion of any Chancellor approved non-traditional program or pathway to attain licensure for applicants that did not complete an approved program defined in paragraph (D) of this rule.

(C) "Approved program" is a college or university preparation program that the Ohio department of higher education has determined complies with rules in this chapter and which leads to licensure necessary as a teacher, administrator, or school employee in pupil personnel services.

(D) "Associate degree" is a degree awarded by an accredited institution of higher education following completion of a two-year program of college level studies.

(E) "Baccalaureate degree" is a degree awarded by an accredited institution of higher education following completion of a four-year undergraduate program of college level studies.

(F) "Continuing education unit" (CEU) is ten contact hours in a professional development program approved by the local professional development committee.

(G) "Educator" is an individual who has been licensed by the state board of education to teach or practice in Ohio schools.

(H) "Endorsement " is the addition of a teaching area to the license after completion of an approved program of preparation.

(I) "ESEA" means the federal elementary and secondary education act.

(J) "Good moral character" means a person who has not engaged in an immoral act, incompetence, negligence, or conduct that is unbecoming to the applicant's or person's position pursuant to section 3319.31 of the Revised Code; or has not pled guilty to, been found guilty of, or been convicted of any offense listed in division (B) or (C) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code or any substantively comparable ordinance of a municipal corporation in another state. However, this definition does not include an individual who meets the conditions specified in Chapters 3301-20 and 3301-73 of the Administrative Code.

(K) "Learner" is one who gains knowledge, understanding, or skills by study, instruction, or experience; a person who is learning.

(L) "License" means any document, including a certificate or permit issued by the state board of education, as defined in section 3319.31 of the Revised Code, to an individual who is deemed to be qualified to teach or practice in Ohio schools.

(M) "Master's degree" is the first graduate degree awarded by an accredited institution of higher education.

(N) "Out of state applicant" is an individual who has completed either an approved program leading to licensure eligibility through a college or university or alternative preparation, as defined in this rule, outside the state of Ohio.

(O) "Principal" is an individual who has been licensed by the state board of education to serve as a building-level administrator or supervisor in Ohio schools and the term "principal" as used in this chapter, includes "assistant principal".

(P) "Professional education coursework" is college level course work provided by and completed through the education unit of a college or university approved to prepare teachers.

(Q) "Semester hour" is the unit of credit granted by an accredited institution of higher education for the satisfactory completion of a semester course. A quarter hour is equivalent to two-thirds of a semester hour.

(R) "Standard certificate" is a provisional, professional, or permanent certificate.

(S) "Standard license" is a provisional, resident educator, advanced or professional license.

(T) "Supplemental license" is a license that allows educators with a currently valid standard teaching certificate or license to teach in an additional or supplemental area provided the applicant meets the requirements specified in rule 3301-24-14 of the Administrative Code.

Last updated August 26, 2026 at 8:07 AM

History

Effective: November 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-04 Teacher residency.

(A) For the purposes of this rule, a resident educator means an individual who:

(1) Holds a valid resident educator license issued under section 3319.22 or 3319.227 of the Revised Code or an alternative resident educator license issued under section 3319.26 or 3319.261 of the Revised Code;

(2) Is employed under a license described in paragraph (A)(1) of this rule;

(3) Teaches at least two classes per school day or .25 full-time equivalent (FTE) in their area of licensure or in the area in which the teacher holds a supplemental teaching license or endorsement;

(4) Is responsible for planning and delivering standards-based prekindergarten through grade twelve curriculum to students and evaluating the students' progress during the school year; and

(5) Provides instruction for a minimum of one hundred twenty days during the school year as defined in section 3319.09 of the Revised Code.

(B) Any entity that employs a resident educator, either directly or pursuant to a contract, will be required to provide a two-year resident educator program as described in section 3319.223 of the Revised Code. The program will provide mentoring on an ongoing basis that is both congruent with the required performance-based assessment and consistent with standards and guidelines established by the state board of education.

(C) A resident educator will have successfully completed the resident educator program discussed in this rule provided the individual completes the criteria listed in this rule, including passage of the performance-based assessment.

(D) A resident educator may atempt the performance-based assessment as many mes as necessary to successfully complete it.

(E) A resident educator who is unable to complete the performance based assessment due to being on approved leave will provide documentaon to the state board of education that is signed by the superintendent. For purposes of this paragraph, approved leave is defined as leave taken under 29 U.S.C. 2601-2653, the "Family Medical Leave Act of 1993," or leave taken due to approved military service.

Last updated August 26, 2026 at 8:08 AM

History

Effective: August 30, 2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-05 Licensure.

(A) A professional teaching license, valid for five years, shall be issued to an individual who holds the appropriate resident educator license or alternative resident educator license; who is deemed to be of good moral character; and who has successfully completed an approved program of teacher preparation as approved by the chancellor of the Ohio department of higher education, the Ohio teacher residency program as described in section 3319.223 of the Revised Code, and an examination prescribed by the state board of education. Teacher licenses shall be issued in the areas described in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(7) of this rule:

(1) Elementary and middle school license, valid in teaching grades prekindergarten through grade eight. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in teaching of reading, as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code, is needed for this license. This license will become available for first-time applicants July 1, 2030.

(2) Early childhood license issued under former section 3319.22 of the Revised Code, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through grade three. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code shall be required for the professional early childhood license. Beginning December 31, 2031, this license is only available to current holders of the license who are seeking to renew the license.

(3) Primary license, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through grade five. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code shall be required for the professional primary license. Beginning December 31, 2031, this license is only available to current holders of the license who are seeking to renew the license.

(4) Middle childhood license, valid for teaching in grades four through nine in two or more curriculum areas named in such license. The middle childhood teacher preparation program shall include preparation in at least two of the following areas of concentration: reading and language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code shall be required for the professional middle childhood license. A middle childhood license may be issued in one or more of the concentration areas listed in this paragraph to the holder of a standard teaching certificate or teaching license, who has completed an approved middle childhood program, at an advanced level, consisting of professional education and appropriate content-area coursework, and an examination prescribed by the state board of education. A middle childhood license may also be issued in one or more of the concentration areas listed in this paragraph to an out-of-state applicant who has completed an approved program resulting in eligibility for the licensure area, and an examination prescribed by the state board of education. Beginning December 31, 2031, this license is only available to current holders of the license who are seeking to renew the license.

(5) Adolescence to young adult license, valid for teaching in grades seven through twelve in the curriculum areas named in such license. Preparation in the teaching field shall constitute at least an academic major or its equivalent with sufficient advanced coursework in all areas to be taught as specified by the teacher preparation institution. A minimum of three semester hours in the teaching of reading in the content area shall be required for the professional adolescence to young adult license. Licenses shall be issued in, but are not limited to, the following teaching fields:

(a) Earth sciences

(b) Integrated language arts

(d) Integrated science

(e) Integrated social studies

(f) Life sciences

(g) Physical sciences (individuals may seek licensure in physical sciences: chemistry; physical sciences: physics; or physical sciences: chemistry and physics)

(6) Multi-age license, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through twelve in the curriculum areas named in such license. Preparation in the teaching field shall constitute at least an academic major or its equivalent with sufficient advanced coursework in all areas to be taught as specified by the teacher preparation institution. A minimum of three semester hours in the teaching of reading in the content area shall be required for the professional multi-age license.

Licenses shall be issued in, but are not limited to, the following teaching fields:

(a) Computer information science

(b) Dance

(d) World language

(e) Health

(f) Library/media specialist

(g) Music

(h) Physical education

(i) Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)

(j) Visual arts

(7) Intervention specialist license, valid for teaching learners in the areas designated below. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code shall be required for the professional intervention specialist license. Licenses shall be issued in, but not limited to, the following areas:

(a) Gifted, valid for teaching learners ages five through twenty-one and in grades kindergarten through grade twelve;

(b) Mild/moderate educational needs, valid for teaching learners ages five through twenty-one and in grades kindergarten through grade twelve;

(c) Moderate/intensive educational needs, valid for teaching learners ages five through twenty-one and in grades kindergarten through grade twelve;

(d) Visually impaired, valid for teaching learners ages three through twenty-one and in grades prekindergarten through grade twelve;

(e) Hearing impaired, valid for teaching learners ages three through twenty-one and in grades prekindergarten through grade twelve.

(8) Early childhood intervention specialist license, valid for teaching mild/moderate/intensive educational needs in grades prekindergarten through grade three, and for providing service coordination. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code shall be required for the professional early childhood intervention specialist license.

(9) Primary intervention specialist license, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through five and for providing service coordination. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code shall be required for the professional primary intervention specialist license.

(10) The career-technical license, valid for teaching the subjects named in such license grades four through twelve. Preparation in the teaching field shall constitute at least an academic major or its equivalent with sufficient advanced coursework in all areas to be taught as specified by the teacher preparation institution. A minimum of three semester hours in the teaching of reading in the content area shall be required for the professional career-technical license.

(B) Individuals who hold an early childhood license, a primary license, a middle childhood license, or an adolescence to young adult license may continue to renew the respective license. Alternatively, current holders of those licenses may renew the license as an elementary and middle school license or adolescence to young adult license, so long as the new license authorizes the teacher to teach one or more of the same grade levels as was authorized by the prior license. An individual who converts from an early childhood license, primary license, or a middle childhood license to an elementary and middle school license or adolescence to young adult license, or an individual who converts an adolescence to young adult license to an elementary and middle school license, may revert to the grade band in which he or she was priorly licensed during a future renewal cycle. Individuals who convert to a new grade band at the time of renewal will need to complete any additional requirements applicable to the new grade band, which may include:

(1) Hours of reading instruction required for the license;

(2) A foundations of reading assessment; and/or

(3) Content area assessments.

(C) An endorsement of a teaching license, valid for teaching the subject or learners named, shall be issued to an individual who holds a baccalaureate degree, except that the teacher leader endorsement shall require a master's degree; who is deemed to be of good moral character; who has successfully completed an approved program of preparation; who has successfully completed an examination prescribed by the state board of education; and who has been recommended by the dean or head of teacher education at an approved institution. The endorsement may be added to any standard teaching certificate or license, unless limited by age, grade, or license type as noted in this paragraph:

(1) Adapted physical education (limited to a physical education certificate or license), valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through grade twelve;

(2) Bilingual education, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through grade twelve;

(3) Career-based intervention (CBI) shall require a baccalaureate degree, two years of successful teaching experience under a standard teaching certificate or license, and evidence of the equivalent of one year of work experience outside of education. This endorsement is valid for teaching learners ages twelve through twenty-one, or grades seven through twelve;

(4) Computer/technology, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through grade twelve;

(5) Computer science, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through twelve;

(6) Drama/theater;

(7) Early childhood generalist (grades four and five), valid for teaching all core academic content areas in grades four and five, may be added to an early childhood (prekindergarten through grade three) teaching license upon evidence of completion of a minimum of nine additional semester hours of study aligned with the Ohio's learning standards (available on the department's website at education.ohio.gov) for grades four and five and including preparation in pedagogy and child/adolescent development appropriate for grades four and five, and upon successful completion of an examination prescribed by the state board of education;

(8) Gifted intervention specialist, valid for teaching in grades kindergarten through grade twelve;

(9) Mathematics specialist (limited to a kindergarten-primary, elementary, or early childhood license, or middle childhood, high school, or adolescence to young adult mathematics teaching license), valid for providing coaching and professional development in mathematics education for classroom teachers of mathematics in grades prekindergarten through six. Candidates must have at least three years of successful experience teaching mathematics under a standard teaching certificate or license of the types listed in this paragraph;

(10) Media arts;

(11) Middle childhood generalist, valid for teaching all core academic content areas in grades four, five, and six, may be added to a middle childhood license with two concentration areas upon evidence of completion of an additional six semester hours of study in each of the content areas to be added, aligned with Ohio's learning standards; evidence of preparation in pedagogy in each of the additional content areas; and successful completion of the prescribed examination;

(12) Prekindergarten, valid for teaching learners ages three through five (limited to kindergarten-primary, elementary, family and consumer sciences [home economics], or special certificate for education of the handicapped);

(13) Prekindergarten special needs, valid for teaching learners ages three through five (limited to a prekindergarten certificate, or special certificate for education of the handicapped, early childhood, primary or intervention specialist license);

(14) Reading, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through grade twelve;

(15) Teaching English to speakers of other languages, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through grade twelve;

(16) Transition to work (limited to intervention specialist license, career-technical license or professional pupil services license, valid for teaching in grades seven through grade twelve); and

(17) Teacher leader (limited to a professional teaching license or professional or permanent teaching certificate), valid for mentoring and coaching teachers in grades prekindergarten through grade twelve, providing staff development, and assisting the building principal in developing and supporting a shared vision and clear goals for the school. Candidates for the endorsement shall hold a master's degree at the time the endorsement is issued and have at least four years of successful teaching experience. The program of preparation shall include a practicum experience during which the candidate shall be required to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions at the distinguished level that are described in the Ohio standards for the teaching profession (available on the educator standards board's website at esb.ode.state.oh.us).

(D) The professional pupil services license, shall be issued in, but is not limited to, the areas listed in paragraphs (C)(1) and (C)(2) of this rule and shall be valid for working with learners at all levels. The license shall be issued to an individual deemed to be of good moral character who has successfully completed the requirements specified in paragraph (C)(1) or (C)(2) of this rule:

(1) An approved program of preparation; recommendation by the dean or head of teacher education; successful completion of an examination prescribed by the state board of education; and evidence of the education and experience requirements specified for whichever of the following licensure areas is applicable:

(a) School audiologist

(i) Master's degree; and

(ii) Current license to practice audiology issued by the Ohio speech and hearing professionals board.

(b) School counselor

(i) Master's degree, and

(ii) Successful completion of an internship consisting of six hundred contact hours in a school setting.

(i) Master's degree, and

(ii) Current license to practice social work issued by the Ohio counselor, and social worker and marriage and family therapist board;

(d) School speech-language pathologist

(i) Master's degree, and

(ii) Current license to practice as a speech pathologist issued by the Ohio speech and hearing professionals board;

(e) School nurse

(i) Baccalaureate degree, and

(ii) Current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Ohio board of nursing;

(iii) A school nurse wellness coordinator endorsement may be added to a professional pupil services school nurse license, or to a professional or permanent school nurse certificate, following completion of an approved program of preparation for the endorsement, and upon evidence of three years of successful experience as a licensed school nurse. The approved program of preparation for the endorsement shall include a practicum experience during which the candidate shall be required to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions for the school nurse wellness coordinator endorsement as recommended by the school health services advisory council's report (available on the department's website at education.ohio.gov). Beginning January 1, 2020, initial applicants for the school nurse wellness coordinator endorsement shall hold a master's degree.

(f) Orientation and mobility specialist

(2) A baccalaureate degree and who holds a current license issued by the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board for the following:

(a) Occupational therapist, or

(b) Physical therapist.

(E) The professional administrator license shall be issued to an individual who holds a master's degree, who is deemed to be of good moral character, who has successfully completed an approved program of preparation for the licensure area sought, and who has been recommended by the dean or head of teacher education at an institution approved to prepare administrators, who has successfully completed an examination prescribed by the state board of education, and who has evidenced the requirements specified below. Administrator licenses shall be issued in the following areas:

(1) The professional principal license shall be issued in the areas described in paragraphs (D)(1)(a) to (D)(1)(e) of this rule to an individual who has completed the requirements specified in paragraph (D) of this rule and who has completed two years of successful teaching under one of the standard licenses specified in paragraphs (D)(1)(a) to (D)(1)(c) of this rule or two years of successful work experience in a school under the license specified in paragraph (D)(1)(d) of this rule at the age/grade levels for which the principal license is sought:

(a) Prekindergarten through grade six for those with an early childhood, primary, middle childhood, multi-age, or intervention specialist license;

(b) Grades four through nine for those with a middle childhood, multi-age, adolescence to young adult, intervention specialist license, or career-technical license; and

(c) Grades five through twelve for those with a middle childhood, multi-age, intervention specialist, adolescence to young adult, or career-technical license.

(d) Grades prekindergarten to twelve for those with a pupil services license.

(e) The urban principal endorsement may be added to any standard principal license or certificate. The endorsement shall be valid for the same ages and grade levels as the principal license or certificate that is held by the candidate obtaining the endorsement. The approved program of preparation for the endorsement shall include an extensive structured internship during which the candidate demonstrates effective urban leadership practices.

(2) The administrative specialist license shall be valid for working in a central office or supervisory capacity. The following requirement shall be met prior to issuance of the administrative specialist license:

Two years of successful teaching experience under a professional, standard teaching license; with the exception of the pupil services administration license, which shall require two years of experience under a professional pupil services license.

(3) The superintendent license shall be issued to an individual who holds a principal or administrative specialist license and shall be valid for supervising programs for prekindergarten through grade twelve; or for administrative duties in a school system. The following requirement shall be met prior to issuance of the superintendent license:

Three years of successful experience in a position as a principal or administrative specialist while holding the respective license.

(F) The associate license, valid for five years, shall be issued to an individual who holds an associate degree; who is deemed to be of good moral character; and who either:

(1) Has completed an approved program of preparation in the following areas:

(a) Prekindergarten associate;

(b) Educational paraprofessional (denoted as ESEA qualified);

(2) Holds a current license to practice issued by the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board in the following areas:

(a) Occupational therapy assistant; or

(b) Physical therapy assistant.

(G) The professional school business manager or the professional school treasurer license, valid for five years, shall be issued to an individual who holds a baccalaureate degree, who is deemed to be of good moral character, who has successfully completed an approved preparation program as approved by the chancellor of the Ohio department of higher education or the equivalent as determined by the Ohio department of education, and who has successfully completed an examination prescribed by the state board of education.

(H) The non-renewable three-year visiting international teacher license, valid for teaching the grade levels and curriculum areas named in such license.

(1) The license shall be issued upon the request of an employing Ohio school district to a qualified individual who meets the following conditions:

(a) Is deemed to be of good moral character;

(b) Is a citizen of another country who will be entering the United States specifically for the purpose of teaching in an Ohio school or school district that has agreed to employ the person as a teacher via an exchange program or other collaboration or recruitment effort;

(c) Holds the United States equivalent of at least a bachelor's degree and provides evidence of completion of a teacher preparation program;

(d) Provides evidence of completion of an academic major in the area to be taught, or, in the case of world languages, evidence of proficiency in the target language as determined by the employing Ohio school district or the Ohio department of education; and

(e) Demonstrates English language proficiency as determined by the employing Ohio school district or the Ohio department of education.

(2) The employing Ohio school district, with assistance from the Ohio department of education, shall plan for a mentoring program for visiting international teachers to provide ongoing support and assistance in areas such as school culture, curriculum, assessment, management, and resources.

(3) If a visiting international teacher wishes to continue teaching in the schools of Ohio beyond the three year validity period of the visiting international teacher license, an extension of the initial three year license may be issued for no more than two years if the educator provides sufficient evidence that the educator's J-1 visa has been extended.

(I) The one-year non-renewable out of state educator license, valid for teaching the grade levels and curriculum areas named in such license, shall be issued upon the request of an employing Ohio school district to a qualified individual who meets the following:

(1) Is deemed to be of good moral character;

(2) Is an out of state applicant and the holder of a valid out of state standard teaching license who has completed a baccalaureate degree, an approved teacher preparation program, and the examination prescribed by the state in which licensure is held, but who has not yet successfully completed the examination prescribed by the state board of education for Ohio licensure.

(3) At least six of the required twelve semester hours of coursework in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code for educators requesting an early childhood, primary, middle childhood, intervention specialist, early childhood intervention specialist, or primary intervention specialist license. The remaining coursework requirement will be listed as a limitation on the license and must be completed before the out-of-state license expiration date.

(J) The one year or four year adult education permit, valid for teaching adults in an adult education program, shall be issued to an appropriately qualified individual deemed to be of good moral character, who has a high school diploma or the equivalent. An adult education program, includes, but is not limited to, the following examples:

(1) A career-technical education program which provides training for out-of-school adults, frequently to improve occupational skills; and

(2) A community-based education program for personal enrichment.

Last updated April 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM

History

Effective: April 25, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-06 Professional development.

(A) Professional development is required for the renewal of all educators licenses except as otherwise noted in division (H) of section 3319.22 of the Revised Code. It will be guided by the needs of the educator, students, school, and district and will be aligned to the applicable professional educator standards adopted by the state board of education under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code. All professional development should lead to new or enhanced knowledge in the classroom and be related to student achievement, success or wellness.

(B) Each public school district and chartered nonpublic school will appoint a local professional development committee in accordance with division (F) of section 3319.22 of the Revised Code. The local professional development committee will oversee, review and approve professional development plans, coursework, continuing education units, or other equivalent activities required for the renewal of a professional license.

(1) Coursework, continuing education units or other equivalent activities may be combined.

(2) Coursework for the renewal of a license will be completed at an accredited institution of higher education, defined in rule 3301-24-01 of the Administrative Code.

(C) In order to meet professional license renewal requirements, an individual currently employed in Ohio as an educator will:

(1) Develop an individual professional development plan, subject to approval of the local professional development committee. The plan will incorporate the guidelines set forth in paragraph (A) of this rule; or

(2) Have earned national board certification during the life of the currently issued professional license.

(D) The holder of an educator license who is not employed in Ohio schools may apply directly to the Ohio department of education for renewal with evidence of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure, and upon evidence of meeting the requirements specified in rules 3301-24-08 and 3301-24-23 to 3301-24-26 of the Administrative Code.

(E) Each public school and chartered nonpublic school will establish a local appeal process for educators who wish to appeal the decision of the local professional development committee.

(F) Whenever the coursework plan of an administrator, school treasurer, or school business manager is being discussed or voted upon, the local professional development committee will, at the request of one of its administrative members, cause a majority of the committee to consist of administrative members by reducing the number of teacher members voting on the plan.

(G) An educator who holds an Ohio professional license may, subject to department approval, meet the renewal requirements as defined in rules 3301-24-08, 3301-24-25, and 3301-24-26 of the Administrative Code if the educator:

(1) Is currently employed as an educator in another state;

(2) Holds the equivalent of a valid standard educator license or certificate in that state; and

(3) Has renewed this out of state license during the validity period of the educator's current Ohio license by completing coursework or continuing education units as a condition for the renewal of the out of state license related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM

History

Effective: August 17, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-08 Professional or associate license renewal.

(A) The professional or associate educator license is valid for five years and may be renewed by individuals currently employed in a school or school district upon verification that the requirements listed in paragraph (A)(1) or (A)(2) of this rule have been completed since the issuance of the license to be renewed.

(1) Six semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure as approved by the local professional development committee of the employing school or school district; or

(2) Eighteen continuing education units (one hundred eighty contact hours) or other equivalent activities related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure as approved by the local professional development committee of the employing school or school district.

(a) Each public school district and chartered nonpublic school shall appoint a local professional development committee to oversee and review professional development plans for coursework, continuing education units, or other equivalent activities. School districts shall have the option of collaborating with other districts or educational service centers in establishing and completing the work of the local professional development committee. Chartered nonpublic schools shall also have the option of collaborating with other schools in establishing and completing the work of the local professional development committee.

(b) Each educator wishing to fulfill the license renewal requirements is responsible for the design of an individual professional development plan, subject to approval of the local professional development committee. The plan shall be based on the needs of the educator, the students, the school, and the school district, and shall be aligned with the various professional educator standards adopted by the state board of education. Professional development may then be completed in accordance with this plan.

(c) Each school district shall establish a local appeal process for educators who wish to appeal the decision of the local professional development committee.

(d) Coursework or continuing education units or other equivalent activities may be combined.

(B) Educators not employed in Ohio schools may apply directly to the Ohio department of education for renewal of an Ohio issued credential with evidence of six semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure. Educators not employed in Ohio schools wishing to fulfill the licensure renewal requirements of six semester hours of coursework, eighteen continuing education units (one hundred eighty contact hours), or other equivalent activities, shall be responsible for the design of an individual professional development plan subject to review and approval of a regional provider with an Ohio department of education approved local professional development committee. The local professional development committee so approved shall review, approve, and recommend the licensure renewal subject to the Ohio department of education guidelines for all local professional development committees ("Resource Guide for Establishing an LPDC," September 2018, education.ohio.gov).

(C) A professional or associate license that has lapsed due to not meeting the professional development requirements as described in this rule may be reinstated upon completion of nine semester hours of coursework relevant to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure since the issuance of the license to be renewed. If, during the lapsed period of the license, the license holder is continuously employed under another valid Ohio certificate or license, or as an educator in another state under a currently valid certificate or license, then the renewal provisions in paragraphs (A) and (B) of this rule shall apply.

(D) The school audiologist, school social worker, school speech-language pathologist, school nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapy assistant, and physical therapy assistant licenses shall be renewed upon evidence of a currently valid license issued by the respective Ohio licensure board. The school counselor and school psychologist licenses may be renewed upon evidence of a currently valid license issued by the respective Ohio licensure board, if a board license is held. If a board license is not held then the school counselor and school psychologist licenses shall be renewed in accordance with the requirements specified in paragraphs (A) to (D) of this rule.

(E) Coursework for the renewal of a license shall be completed at an accredited institution of higher education. All coursework should lead to new knowledge in the licensure area and be related to student achievement, success or wellness.

(F) The increased amount of coursework associated with lapsed licenses will not apply provided that the license holder completes the required six semester hours and submits a renewal application by October first of the year that the professional license expires.

(G) Educators who have earned national board certification during the life of a professional license are deemed to have met the additional professional development requirements for the next renewal cycle.

(H) Educators who meet the state board definition of consistently high-performing teacher are exempt from the requirement to complete any additional coursework for the renewal of a professional educator license issued under section 3319.22 or 3319.26 of the Revised Code for the next renewal cycle as outlined in paragraphs (A)(1) and (A)(2) of this rule. Consistently high-performing teachers are also exempt from any requirements prescribed by professional development committees established under paragraphs (F) and (G) of this rule.

(1) A consistently high performing teacher is defined as a teacher who has received the highest final summative rating, as defined by sections 3319.111 and 3319.112 of the Revised Code where applicable, for at least four of the past five years; and

(2) Who meets at least one of the following additional criteria for at least three of the five years during the current licensure cycle: holds a valid senior or lead professional educator license; holds a locally recognized teacher leadership role which enhances educational practices by providing professional learning experiences at district, regional, state or higher educational level; serves in a leadership role for a national or state professional academic education organization; serves on a state level committee supporting education; or receives state or national educational recognition or award.

(I) A one-year non-renewable reinstatement license, valid in the same grade levels and curriculum areas for which the individual holds an expired professional or associate license, may be issued upon the request of an employing Ohio school district to a qualified individual who:

(1) Is deemed to be of good moral character; and

(2) Holds a professional or associate license eligible to be renewed in accordance with the requirements specified in paragraph (C) of this rule and has been expired for at least one year from the effective date of the reinstatement license.

(J) The holder of a one-year non-renewable reinstatement license is responsible for the design of an individual professional development plan, subject to approval of the local professional development committee, to ensure that, prior to the expiration of the one-year non-renewable reinstatement license, the applicant completes one of the following:

(1) Nine semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure as approved by the local professional development committee of the employing school or school district completed prior to the issuance of the license to be renewed; or

(2) Twenty- seven continuing education units (two hundred seventy contact hours) or other equivalent activities related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure as approved by the local professional development committee of the employing school or school district completed prior to the issuance of the license to be renewed.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM

History

Effective: November 4, 2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-09 Pre-service teacher permit.

(A) A pre-service teacher permit, valid for one year or three years, is to be issued to an individual upon the request and recommendation of an educator preparation program at an institution of higher education approved under section 3333.048 of the Revised Code, provided that the individual:

(1) Is deemed to be of good moral character;

(2) Is currently enrolled in an educator preparation program at an institution of higher education approved under section 3333.048 of the Revised Code.

(B) Beginning July 1, 2024, an individual enrolled in an educator preparation program at an institution of higher education approved under section 3333.048 of the Revised Code may only participate in student classroom teaching or any other training experience that involves students in any of grades prekindergarten through twelve in a public or chartered nonpublic school if the individual holds a valid pre-service teacher permit.

(C) A pre-service teacher permit may be extended by one year, on a case-by-case basis upon the request and recommendation of the educator preparation program at an institution of higher education approved under section 3333.048 of the Revised Code if:

(1) The permit holder is deemed to be of good moral character;

(2) The permit holder remains currently enrolled in an educator preparation program at an institution of higher education approved under section 3333.048 of the Revised Code; and

(3) The extension is necessary to enable the holder to complete the educator preparation program in which the permit holder is enrolled.

(D) An extension under paragraph (C) of this rule may be granted more than one time.

(E) A pre-service teacher permit is only valid when a permit holder is enrolled in an educator preparation program at an institution of higher education approved under section 3333.048 of the Revised Code.

(F) The state board of education is to be notified by the educator preparation program of an institution of higher education approved under section 3333.048 of the Revised Code when a permit holder is no longer enrolled in that educator preparation program.

Last updated July 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM

History

Effective: July 14, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-10 Alternative pathway to professional principal licensure for the new leaders for Ohio schools pilot program.

A five-year professional principal license, valid for serving as a principal or assistant principal for grades pre-kindergarten through twelve, shall be issued to an individual who has successfully completed the "Bright New Leaders for Ohio Schools" program pursuant to section 3319.272 of the Revised Code.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM

History

Effective: June 25, 2020
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-11 Alternative principal license.

(A) A one-year alternative principal license (renewable two times), valid for serving as principal or assistant principal, shall be issued at the request of the superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character and who evidences the following:

(1) Bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Having attained either a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, or a cumulative graduate school grade point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 for individuals holding a master's degree;

(3) Two or more years of teaching experience or five years of documented successful work experience in education, management, or administration; and

(4) A board resolution of appointment from the employing school district verifying that the alternative principal license applicant has been selected to serve in the position of principal or assistant principal only, including confirmation of the grade levels associated with the assignment.

(B) The employing school district shall provide a mentoring program for alternatively-licensed principals or assistant principals that includes the following:

(1) Assignment of a mentor who holds a standard principal license or certificate and who has served in the capacity of principal or assistant principal under that license;

(2) Completion of a department-approved self-assessment;

(3) Development of a personal learning plan approved by the mentor and superintendent; and

(4) Assistance in acquiring critical knowledge in the areas referenced in the Ohio standards for principals as adopted by the state board of education pursuant to section 3319.61 of the Revised Code.

(C) For an individual who does not have two years of teaching experience under a standard teaching license, a professional pupil services license, an alternative teaching license, or a permanent non-tax certificate who is issued an alternative principal license, the employing school district shall develop and implement a planned program for obtaining classroom teaching experience (one hundred eighty clock hours with ninety hours to be completed in year one and ninety hours to be completed in year two). Such a program must require the alternatively-licensed principal or assistant principal to work with an experienced teacher who consistently demonstrates effective practice at the accomplished or distinguished level of the Ohio standards for the teaching profession under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code in order to obtain teaching experience based on the Ohio standards for the teaching profession.

(D) Eligibility for a professional license for principals. A professional principal license will be issued to the holder of an alternative principal license upon successful completion of the following:

(1) Three years of successful experience under the alternative principal license;

(2) For individuals not holding a master's degree at the time of initial issuance of the alternative principal license, completion of a master's degree in education administration from an accredited institution;

(3) For individuals with a master's degree at the time of initial issuance of the alternative principal license, completion of a three semester hour course in school law, and a three semester hour course in school supervision and teacher evaluation, plus an additional six semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education or ninety clock hours of professional development based on pre-assessment data and personal learning goals;

(4) Participating in a structured mentoring program provided by the school district as outlined in paragraph (B) of this rule;

(5) For an individual who does not have two years of teaching experience under a standard teaching license, a professional pupil services license, an alternative teaching license, or a permanent non-tax certificate, verification by the superintendent of successful completion of the classroom teaching experience requirement based upon input from an experienced teacher who consistently demonstrates effective practice at the accomplished or distinguished level of the Ohio standards for the teaching profession; and

(6) Successful completion of the state board of education examination required for administrators.

(E) A one-year alternative principal license may be issued at the request of an employing superintendent to an individual who holds a currently valid standard principal license or certificate and who the employing superintendent wishes to assign to serve as a principal or assistant principal at grade levels that are not currently included on the individual's standard principal license. Upon completion of one year of successful experience as a principal or assistant principal at the grade levels appearing on the alternative principal license and participation in a structured mentoring program provided by the employing school/district, the individual shall be qualified to add the new grade levels to his/her currently valid standard principal license.

(F) The department of education shall not issue an alternative principal license to the holder of a standard principal license who has not completed the required coursework or other professional development work to renew the expired or expiring standard principal license.

Last updated August 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM

History

Effective: September 9, 2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-12 Alternative superintendent license and alternative administrative specialist license.

(A) A two-year alternative superintendent or administrative specialist license is valid for serving as a superintendent or administrative specialist. This license shall be renewable one time. This license shall be issued at the request of the board of education of a city, educational service center, local, exempted village, joint-vocational school district, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character and who evidences the following:

(1) A master's degree from an accredited university for the alternative superintendent license; a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university for the administrative specialist;

(2) A position as a superintendent for the alternative superintendent license or administrative specialist working in a central office or supervisory capacity for the alternative administrative specialist license, and a board resolution of appointment to that position;

(3) A cumulative graduate grade point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 for the alternative superintendent license and either a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 or a cumulative graduate grade point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 for individuals holding a master's degree for the alternative administrative specialist license; and

(4) Five or more years of documented successful experience in teaching, administration, education, or management.

(B) The employing school district shall provide a mentoring program for alternatively licensed superintendents or administrative specialists that includes the following:

(1) Assignment of a mentor who holds a standard administrator license and who has served in the capacity of an administrator under the license;

(2) Completion of a competency based self-assessment approved by the Ohio department of education;

(3) Development of a personal learning plan approved by the mentor; and

(4) Participation in a structured mentoring program aligned to the personal learning plan and consisting of seventy clock hours during the initial two-year license for individuals holding either a master's degree or bachelor's degree. An additional fifty hours is required during the second two-year license for individuals holding a bachelor's degree.

(D) Eligibility for a professional license. A professional license will be issued to the holder of a two-year alternative superintendent or administrative specialist license upon the successful completion of the following:

(1) Four years of successful experience under the alternative superintendent or administrative specialist license;

(2) For individuals not holding a master's degree, completion of a three semester hour course in school law, a three semester hour course in school finance and a minimum of nine additional semester hours from an accredited university leading toward a master's degree in education administration held during their initial two-year license, and completion of a master's degree in education administration during their second two-year license;

(3) For individuals holding a master's degree, completion of a three semester hour course in school law, a three semester hour course in school finance as well as three additional semester hours from an accredited university or forty-five clock hours of professional development based on their personal learning plan during their initial two-year license, and completion of an additional six semester hours from an accredited university or ninety clock hours of professional development based on their personal learning plan during their second two-year license;

(4) Participation in a structured mentoring program provided by the school district as outlined in paragraph (B) of this rule; and

(5) Successful completion of the state board of education examination required for administrators pursuant to rule 3301-26-01 of the Administrative Code.

Last updated August 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM

History

Effective: September 9, 2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-13 Relinquishment of license or teaching field.

(A) Definitions:

(1) Educator means an individual who has been licensed by the state board of education to teach or practice in Ohio schools as defined in rule 3301-24-01 of the Administrative Code.

(2) Department under this chapter means the Ohio department of education as defined in section 3301.13 of the Revised Code.

(3) District under this chapter means all school districts as described under section 3311.01 of the Revised Code, educational service centers, community schools, county boards of developmental disabilities or chartered non-public schools.

(4) License means the same as the term license as defined in division (A) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code.

(5) State board under this chapter means the Ohio state board of education as defined in section 3301.13 of the Revised Code.

(6) Superintendent under this chapter means the superintendent of public instruction or his designee as provided by section 3301.13 of the Revised Code.

(7) Teaching field under this chapter means a specific grade level and/or subject area an educator is licensed to teach or perform an administrative duty.

(B) The superintendent of public instruction may accept the relinquishment of a license or teaching field. An educator who relinquishes a license shall agree, in writing, and his/her signature shall be acknowledged by two witnesses and notarized by a notary public. A relinquishment of a license or teaching field shall be submitted on the official form of the department. The document shall include the following information:

(1) The relinquishment of a license or teaching field is a permanent action; the state board shall not reactivate a relinquished license or teaching field;

(2) The educator is precluded from holding any position in an Ohio school that requires the relinquished license or teaching field;

(3) The state board shall evaluate any subsequent applications for licensure as if the relinquished license never existed. Candidates may apply only for licensure and teaching fields that currently exist in the Administrative Code at the time of application and shall meet requirements to obtain licensure or the teaching field;

(4) The educator agrees to report the relinquishment to his/her employing school district, or any other employing agency, which requires licensure through the state board;

(5) Except for the enforcement of the relinquishment, the educator shall release the state board and the department, its members, employees, agents, officers, and representatives, jointly and severally, from any liability arising from this matter;

(6) The educator shall hold harmless, including proceeding with any action to recover attorney's fees from the state board and the department, its members, employees, agents, officers, and representatives jointly and severally;

(7) The relinquishment contains the entire agreement and understanding between the state board and the educator and supersedes and replaces all prior conversations or agreements;

(8) A copy of the relinquishment shall be sent to the educator's employing school district or other educational entity, and it shall be the educator's responsibility to provide a copy of the relinquishment to any new, potential educational employer before hire;

(9) The relinquishment shall be considered a public record as defined in section 149.43 of the Revised Code; and

(10) The relinquishment may be reported to appropriate organizations, data banks and governmental agencies.

(C) The superintendent shall not accept the relinquishment of a license or teaching field if he/she knows or has reason to believe that the relinquishment is being done to avoid an investigation and/or action under sections 3319.31 and 3319.311 of the Revised Code.

(D) The relinquishment of a license or teaching field under this rule shall not be considered a disciplinary matter and shall not be subject to division (G) of section 3319.311 of the Revised Code.

Last updated August 13, 2026 at 7:49 AM

History

Effective: July 29, 2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-14 Supplemental teaching license.

(A) A supplemental teaching license, renewable two times, shall be issued at the request of the superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school to an individual who:

(1) Is deemed to be of good moral character;

(2) Holds a currently valid professional or permanent Ohio teaching certificate or resident educator license, or professional teaching license, senior professional educator license or lead professional educator license;

(3) Is employed in one the following supplemental licensure areas or teaching fields:

(a) Intervention specialist, primary intervention specialist, middle childhood intervention specialist, and adolescence to young adult intervention specialist;

(b) Adolescence to young adult, middle childhood, multi-age, or career-technical;

(d) Endorsement areas (as specified in rule 3301-24-05 of the Administrative Code, excluding endorsements that are not teaching areas: teacher leader, literacy specialist, mathematics specialist, science specialist and career-technical worksite teacher/coordinator): The individual must hold the appropriate prerequisite credential as specified for the endorsement area; and

(e) Career-technical workforce development areas: Five years of fulltime work experience or the equivalent in the career field, as verified by the employing school district.

(f) Montessori education. For individuals meeting the requirements of section 3319.261 of the Revised Code.

(4) Successfully completes an examination prescribed by the state board of education in the licensure area.

(5) Agrees to complete, while employed under the supplemental teaching license and subsequent renewals thereof, additional coursework, if applicable, and testing requirements for full licensure in the supplemental area as a condition of holding and teaching under a supplemental teaching license.

(B) The employing school district will assign a mentor to the individual holding a supplemental teaching license. The assigned mentor will be an experienced teacher who currently holds a license in the same or a reasonably similar content area as the supplemental license.

(C) An individual may only hold one valid supplemental license at a time. Before the department will issue an individual a supplemental teaching license in another area, the supplemental licensee must complete the supplmental licensure program or equivalent thereof and be issued a standard teaching license in the area of the currently held supplemental license or allow the individual's current supplemental teaching license to lapse.

(D) An individual may advance from a supplemental teaching license to a standard teaching license upon:

(1) Verification from the employing superintendent that the individual holding the supplemental teaching license has taught successfully in the licensure area for a minimum of two years; and

(2) Completing the following requirements as applicable to the licensure area or teaching field sought:

(a) Intervention specialist, primary intervention specialist, middle childhood intervention specialist, or adolescence to young adult intervention specialist licensure: a grade level specific pedagogy course and twelve semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code;

(b) Adolescence to young adult, multi-age, and career-technical licensure: a grade level specific pedagogy course;

(c) Middle childhood licensure: a grade level specific pedagogy couse and twelve semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code; and

(d) Primary licensure: a grade level specific pedagogy course and twelve semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code.

Last updated April 15, 2024 at 11:53 AM

History

Effective: November 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-15 Provisional educator license for teachers in STEM schools.

(A) A two-year provisional STEM educator license issued under section 3319.28 of the Revised Code shall be issued to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character, who has been engaged as a teacher by a STEM school, and who is eligible pursuant to division (A) of section 3319.28 of the Revised Code.

(B) A provisional STEM educator license issued under this rule may be renewed once upon recommendation of the employing STEM school, evidence of the individual making adequate progress in an approved apprenticeship program, and evidence of the individual making adequate progress toward a five-year professional educator license per requirements under section 3319.22 of the Revised Code.

(C) Educational service centers offering structured apprenticeship programs under section 3319.28 of the Revised Code may demonstrate to the state board of education that their program meets the standards contained in division (C) of section 3319.28 of the Revised Code. The State board of education will maintain a list of educational service centers who provide structured apprenticeship programs that meet the requirements under that section.

(D) Upon successful completion of the requirements specified in divisions (D)(1) to (D)(3) of section 3319.28 of the Revised Code, an individual holding a two-year provisional educator license for teaching STEM may apply for a five-year professional educator license in the same subject area named in the provisional license.

Last updated February 10, 2025 at 8:02 AM

History

Effective: February 10, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-16 Senior professional educator license.

(A) The senior professional educator license, issued in the areas specified in paragraph (B) of this rule, shall be valid for five years and shall be renewable. The senior professional educator license shall be issued to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character and who evidences completion of the requirements specified in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(4) of this rule:

(1) An applicant for a senior professional educator license shall have completed a master's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting organization;

(2) An applicant for a senior professional educator license shall hold one of the following teaching credentials in the same teaching area for which the senior professional educator license is requested: a five year professional teaching license, or a permanent teaching certificate; and

(3) An applicant for a senior professional educator license shall have completed nine years of successful teaching experience under a standard teaching certificate or license, in accordance with the following specifications:

(a) A "year" of teaching experience means actual service of not less than one hundred twenty days within a school year, as defined in section 3319.09 of the Revised Code.

(b) At least five years of the required nine years of teaching experience shall have been under a five year professional teaching license, an eight year professional teaching certificate, or a permanent teaching certificate.

(4) An applicant for a senior professional educator license shall have met the criteria for the accomplished or distinguished level of performance described in the Ohio standards for the teaching profession adopted by the state board of education under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code. An applicant for a senior professional educator license shall demonstrate that he/she has met the criteria for the accomplished or distinguished level of performance through the applicant holding a valid master teacher designation in accordance with the definition and criteria for a master teacher adopted by the state board of education under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code.

(B) Senior professional educator licenses shall be issued in the same areas for which the applicant holds a five year professional teaching license, or a permanent teaching certificate.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM

History

Effective: November 4, 2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-17 Lead professional educator license.

(A) The lead professional educator license, issued in the areas specified in paragraph (B) of this rule, shall be valid for five years and shall be renewable. The lead professional educator license shall be issued to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character and who evidences completion of the requirements specified in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(4) of this rule:

(1) An applicant for a lead professional educator license shall have completed a masters degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting organization;

(2) An applicant for a lead professional educator license shall hold one of the following teaching credentials in the same teaching area for which the lead professional educator license is requested: a five- year professional teaching license, a senior professional educator license, or a permanent teaching certificate; and

(3) An applicant for a lead professional educator license shall have completed nine years of successful teaching experience under a standard teaching certificate or license, in accordance with the following specifications:

(a) A "year" of teaching experience means actual service of not less than one hundred twenty days within a school year, as defined in section 3319.09 of the Revised Code.

(b) At least five years of the required nine years of teaching experience shall have been under a five- year professional teaching license, a senior professional educator license, an eight year professional teaching certificate, or a permanent teaching certificate.

(4) An applicant for a lead professional educator license shall have met the criteria for the distinguished level of performance described in the Ohio standards for the teaching profession adopted by the state board of education under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code. An applicant shall demonstrate that they have met the criteria for the distinguished level of performance through one of the following:

(a) Holding a valid certificate issued by the national board for professional teaching standards ; or

(b) By meeting both of the following two requirements:

(i) The applicant is the holder of a teacher leader endorsement earned through completion of an approved program of preparation, as established in rule 3301-24-05 of the Administrative Code; and

(ii) The applicant has a valid master teacher designation in accordance with the definition and criteria for a master teacher adopted by the state board of education under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code.

(B) Lead professional educator licenses shall be issued in the same areas for which the applicant holds a five year professional teaching license, a senior professional educator license, or a permanent teaching certificate.

Last updated April 15, 2024 at 11:53 AM

History

Effective: November 4, 2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-18 Resident educator license.

(A) The two year resident educator license shall be issued in the areas specified in paragraph (D) of this rule and shall require the license holder to successfully complete the Ohio resident educator program in order to qualify for the professional educator license in the same area(s). The resident educator license shall be issued to an individual who holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, who has successfully completed an approved program of teacher preparation, who is deemed to be of good moral character, who has successfully completed an examination prescribed by the state board of education, who has demonstrated skill in integrating educational technology in the instruction of children, who is prepared to implement evidence-based instructional strategies addressing individual learner differences and employ practices that address the diversity of students' cultures, language origins, and communities, who has been recommended by the dean or head of teacher education at an institution approved to prepare teachers, and who has completed:

(1) A minimum of twelve semester hours in the teaching of reading, as required in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code, including at least one separate three semester hour course in the teaching of phonics, and coursework on knowledge and beliefs about reading; knowledge base; individual differences; reading difficulties; creating a literate environment; word identification; vocabulary; and spelling; comprehension; study strategies; writing; assessment; communicating information about reading; curriculum development; professional development; research; supervision of paraprofessionals; and professionalism for the primary resident educator license; the middle childhood resident educator license; the elementary and middle education resident educator license; the intervention specialist resident educator license; and

(2) A minimum of three semester hours on the teaching of reading in the content area that includes instruction in organizing instruction, use of protocols for oral language development, strategies for word skill development, strategies for reading comprehension, and assessment strategies for instructional purposes for the multi-age resident educator license, the adolescence to young adult resident educator license, the secondary resident educator license, and the career-technical resident educator license.

(B) Notwithstanding paragraph (A) of this rule, a two year resident educator license shall be issued to each person who is assigned to teach in the state of Ohio as a participant in the teach for America program and who meets the following four conditions:

(1) The person holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

(2) The person has maintained a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 out of 4.0, or its equivalent;

(3) The person has passed an examination prescribed by the state board of education in the subject area to be taught; and

(4) The person has successfully completed the summer training institute operated by teach for America.

(C) Also notwithstanding paragraph (A) of this rule, a two year resident educator license shall be issued to any applicant who has completed at least two years of teaching in another state as a participant in the teach for America program and who meets all of the conditions specified in paragraphs (B)(1) to (B)(4) of this rule. An applicant under this paragraph will be credited as having completed the teacher residency program under section 3319.223 of the Revised Code.

(D) Resident educator licenses shall be issued in the following areas:

(1) Elementary and middle education resident eduator license, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through eight. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code is required for the elementtary and middle education resident educator license, except that this is not a requirement for an elementary and middle education resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code.

(2) Primary resident educator license, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through five. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code as required for the primary resident educator license, except for primary resident educator licenses issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code.

(3) Middle childhood resident educator license, valid for teaching in grades four through nine in the curriculum areas named in such license. The middle childhood teacher preparation program shall include areas of concentration in at least two of the following: reading and language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, except that this shall not be a requirement for a middle childhood resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code shall be required for the middle childhood resident educator license, except that this shall not be a requirement for a middle childhood resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code. A middle childhood license may be issued in one or more of the concentration areas listed in this paragraph to the holder of a standard teaching certificate or license who has completed an approved middle childhood program and an examination prescribed by the state board of education.

(4) Adolescence to young adult resident educator license, valid for teaching in grades seven through twelve in the curriculum areas named in such license. Preparation in the teaching field shall constitute at least an academic major or its equivalent with sufficient advanced coursework in all areas to be taught as specified by the teacher preparation institution, except that this shall not be a requirement for an adolescence to young adult resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code. A minimum of three semester hours in the teaching of reading in the content area shall be required for the adolescence to young adult resident educator license, except that this shall not be a requirement for an adolescence to young adult resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code. Licenses shall be issued in, but not limited to, the following teaching fields:

(a) Earth sciences

(b) Integrated language arts

(d) Integrated science

(e) Integrated social studies

(f) Life sciences

(g) Physical sciences (individuals may seek licensure in physical sciences: chemistry; physical sciences: physics; or physical sciences: chemistry and physics)

(5) Secondary resident educator license, valid for teaching in grades six through twelve in the curriculum areas named in such license. Preparation in the teaching field constitutes at least an academic major or its equivalent with sufficient advanced coursework in all areas to be taught as specified by the teacher preparation institution, except that this is not a requirement for a secondary resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code. A minimum of three semester hours in the teaching of reading in the content area is required for the secondary resident educator license, except that this is not a requirement for a secondary resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code. Licenses are issued in, but not limited to, the following teaching fields:

(a) Earth sciences

(b) Integrated language arts

(d) Integrated science

(e) Integrated social studies

(f) Life sciences

(g) Physical sciences (individuals may seek licensure in physical sciences: chemistry; physical sciences: physics; or physical sciences: chemistry and physics)

(h) Computer science.

(6) Multi-age resident educator license, valid for teaching in grades prekindergarten through twelve in the curriculum areas named in such license. Preparation in the teaching field shall constitute at least an academic major or its equivalent with sufficient advanced coursework in all areas to be taught as specified by the teacher preparation institution, except that this shall not be a requirement for a multi-age resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code. A minimum of three semester hours in the teaching of reading in the content area shall be required for the multi-age resident educator license, except that this shall not be a requirement for a multi-age resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code.

Licenses shall be issued in, but not limited to, the following teaching fields:

(a) Computer information science

(b) Dance

(d) World language

(e) Health

(f) Library/media specialist

(g) Music

(h) Physical education

(i) Teaching English to speakers of other languages

(j) Visual arts

(k) Computer science

(7) Intervention specialist resident educator license, valid for teaching in the areas designated in this paragraph. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code shall be required for the intervention specialist resident educator license, except that this shall not be a requirement for an intervention specialist resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code. Licenses shall be issued in the following areas:

(a) Gifted, valid for teaching learners ages five through twenty-one and in grades kindergarten through twelve;

(b) Mild/moderate educational needs, valid for teaching learners ages five through twenty-one and in grades kindergarten through twelve;

(c) Moderate/intensive educational needs, valid for teaching learners ages five through twenty-one and in grades kindergarten through twelve;

(d) Visually impaired, valid for teaching learners ages three through twenty-one and in grades prekindergarten through twelve;

(e) Hearing impaired, valid for teaching learners ages three through twenty-one and in grades prekindergarten through twelve.

(f) Primary intervention specialist resident educator license, valid for teaching mild/moderate/intensive educational needs in grades prekindergarten through five and for providing service coordination. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code are required for the primary resident educator intervention specialist license, except for a primary intervention specialist resident educator license issued pursuant to paragraph (B) or paragraph (C) of this rule and section 3319.227 of the Revised Code.

(8) Dual licensed intervention specialist resident educator license, valid for teaching in the areas designated in paragraphs (D)(7)(a) to (D)(7)(d) of this rule. Licenses are to be issued under this paragraph to individuals who have successfully completed a dual licensure program approved by the Chancellor of the Ohio department of higher education. A dual licensure program includes preparation leading to licensure listed in paragraph (D)(3) or (D)(4) of this rule and preparation as an intervention specialist for students with mild to moderate needs in the same grade band. Licenses issued under this paragraph are only available to be issued with simultaneous issuance of a license listed in paragraph (D)(1) (D)(3) to (D)(5) of this rule. A minimum of twelve cumulative semester hours in the teaching of reading are required as described in section 3319.24 of the Revised Code. Licenses are to be issued in the following areas:

(a) Middle childhood, valid for teaching mild/moderate or moderate/intensive educational needs in grades four through nine;

(b) Adolescence to young adult, valid for teaching mild/moderate or moderate/intensive educational needs in grades seven through twelve;

(c) Elementary and middle education, valid for teaching mild/moderate or moderate/intensive educational needs in grades prekindergarten through eight;

(d) Secondary, valid for teaching mild/moderate or moderate/intensive educational needs in grades six through twelve;

(e) Primary, valid for teaching mild/moderate or moderate/intensive educational needs in grades prekindergarten through five.

(9) Career-technical resident educator license, valid for teaching in grades four through twelve in the subject areas named in such license. The career-technical resident educator license may be obtained by an individual who holds a bachelors degree, who has successfully completed an approved program of preparation, who has successfully completed an examination prescribed by the state board of education, who has been recommended by the dean or head of teacher education at an institution approved to prepare career-technical teachers and who evidences two years of recent and successful related work experience or the equivalent in the teaching area, or to an individual who meets the requirements specified in paragraph (B) or (C) of this rule. Career-technical resident educator licenses shall be issued in, but not limited to, the following teaching fields:

(a) Agriscience

(b) Integrated business

(d) Technology education

(e) Marketing

(E) A two year resident educator license may be extended by the Ohio department of education on a case by case basis in order to enable the license holder to complete the Ohio resident educator program.

Last updated April 21, 2026 at 8:09 AM

History

Effective: April 20, 2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-19 Alternative resident educator licenses for teaching in grades kindergarten to twelve.

(A) An alternative resident educator license issued under this rule permits the individual to teach grades pre-kindergarten to twelve and only within the areas named on the license consisting of a designated subject area, world language, or in the area of an intervention specialist. An alternative resident educator license shall be issued to an individual who:

(1) Is deemed to be of good moral character; and

(2) Meets the requirements set-forth in section 3319.26 of the Revised Code.

(B) The holder of an alternative resident educator license shall, as a condition of continuing to hold the license, complete all of the requirements set-forth in section 3319.26 of the Revised Code.

(C) The holder of an alternative resident educator license may renew the alternative resident educator license, provided the educator is in compliance with the conditions of continuing to hold the license set forth in section 3319.26 of the Revised Code at the time of renewal. Upon renewal, the renewed license will be designated an alternative educator license.

(D) A professional educator license shall be issued to the holder of an alternative resident educator license upon successfully completing all of the following:

(1) Two years of successful teaching experience under the alternative resident educator license as verified by the employing superintendent;

(2) The Ohio teacher residency program (information available at education.ohio.gov);

(3) The requirements in section 3319.26 of the Revised Code; and

(4) Coursework applicable to the area named on the alternative resident educator license as outlined in this paragraph:

(a) Designated subjects shall require a three semester hour course in the teaching of reading in the content area for all subject areas except integrated language arts, which shall require six semester hours in the teaching of reading including at least one separate three semester hour course in the teaching of phonics.

(b) World languages shall require a three semester hour course in the teaching of reading in the content area.

(c) Intervention specialist shall require six semester hours in the teaching of reading in the content area including at least one separate three semester hour course in the teaching of phonics; and

(5) The state board of education approved assessment of professional knowledge.

Last updated August 26, 2026 at 8:05 AM

History

Effective: February 10, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-21 Computer science industr professionals teaching license.

(A) A renewable forty-hour temporary computer science teaching license shall be issued to industry professionals at the request of the superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing board of a chartered non-public school or community school to an individual who:

(1) Is deemed to be of good moral character;

(2) Demonstrates, as verified by the employing school superintendent, five years of documented successful work experience or the equivalent in the area of computer science; and

(3) Successfully completes the state board of education approved examination in the area of computer science.

(B) The temporary teaching license issued under this rule shall be valid for a one-year period and issued in the grade bands specified in division (F) of section 3319.236 of the Revised Code. The forty-hour temporary teaching license may be renewed upon the request and recommendation of the superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing board of a chartered non-public school or community school.

(C) The individual to whom the license is issued shall be limited to teaching the subject of computer science and shall be valid only in the city, local, exempted village, joint vocational school district, educational service center, or chartered non-public school or community school that engages the industry professional to teach for no more than forty hours per week.

(D) An employee of the city, local, exempted village, joint vocational school district, educational service center, or chartered non-public school or community school who is licensed under sections 3319.22 to 3319.30 of the Revised Code shall directly supervise an industry professional who holds a permit issued under this rule and who is engaged to teach pursuant to this rule until the superintendent of the school district, or the community school's governing authority or operator is satisfied that the industry professional has sufficient understanding of, and experience in, effective teaching methods to teach without supervision other than supervision comparable to that provided for other teaching staff. Direct supervision of the industry professional shall require that:

(1) No more than five individuals teaching under a temporary teaching permit shall be assigned to a supervisor for direct supervision;

(2) Each computer science industry professional is given an initial orientation that includes:

(a) The students and community to be served;

(b) School policies, procedures, and routines;

(d) The layout and facilities of the assigned school building or buildings;

(e) The nature of the teaching assignment; and

(f) Any other additional information required for a computer science industry professional to be adequately prepared for the teaching assignment.

(3) Each computer science industry professional shall be provided with support in:

(a) Acquiring knowledge of the school curriculum, responsibilities for implementing the curriculum, and the instructional resources available for such implementation; and

(b) The improvement of instructional skills and classroom management.

Last updated August 11, 2026 at 12:09 PM

History

Effective: August 30, 2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-22 Career-technical workforce development teaching licenses.

(A) A two-year initial career-technical workforce development teaching license, valid for teaching career-technical education or workforce development programs in grades four through twelve, shall be issued upon request from the superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, joint vocational school district, educational service center, the governing board of a chartered non-public school or community school, or applicant to an individual who meets the requirements specified in division (C) or (H) of section 3319.229 of the Revised Code or division (A) of section 3319.2212 of the Revised Code and is deemed to be of good moral character.

(B) A five-year advanced career-technical workforce development teaching license, valid for teaching career-technical education or workforce development programs in grades four through twelve in any city, local, exempted village, joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing board of a chartered non-public school or community school, shall be issued to an applicant who has successfully completed the requirements specified in division (E) or (H) of section 3319.229 of the Revised Code or division (B) of section 3319.2212 of the Revised Code and is deemed to be of good moral character.

Last updated August 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM

History

Effective: August 21, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-23 Resident educator license renewal and extension.

(A) A resident educator license issued pursuant to section 3319.22 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-24-18 of the Administrative Code may be renewed upon verification that the license holder meets the requirements specified in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(4) of this rule.

(1) For a currently expiring resident educator license, renewal shall require completion of three semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure completed since the issuance of the resident educator license to be renewed.

(2) Renewal of a resident educator license that has expired shall require completion of six semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure completed since the issuance of the resident educator license to be renewed.

(3) Coursework for the renewal of a resident educator license is to be completed at an accredited institution of higher education, defined in rule 3301-24-01 of the Administrative Code as a degree granting institution accredited at the college level by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States secretary of education. All coursework completed for resident educator license renewal should lead to new knowledge in the classroom and be related to student achievement.

(4) The increased amount of coursework associated with renewing an expired license will not apply provided that the license holder completes the currently required amount of coursework and submits a renewal application by October first of the year that the resident educator license expires.

(B) A resident educator license issued pursuant to section 3319.22 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-24-18 of the Administrative Code may be extended on a case-by-case basis, subject to paragraphs (B)(1) to (B)(3) of this rule, to enable the license holder to complete the Ohio teacher residency program established under section 3319.223 of the Revised Code.

(1) If, at the expiration of the resident educator license, a resident educator license holder has completed less than two years of the teacher residency program ("Ohio Resident Educator Program") described in section 3319.223 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-24-04 of the Administrative Code, the license holder is to apply for renewal of a resident educator license rather than applying for a license extension.

(2) If a resident educator license holder has already obtained two one-year license extensions pursuant to section 3319.22 of the Revised Code, and at the conclusion of that license extension still has not completed at least three years of the Ohio resident educator program, then the license holder shall meet requirements for and be issued a renewal of a resident educator license rather than continuing to apply for license extensions.

(3) If a resident educator license holder has already obtained four one-year license extensions pursuant to section 3319.22 of the Revised Code, and at the conclusion of that license extension still has not completed the Ohio resident educator program, then the license holder is to apply for renewal of a resident educator license rather than continuing to apply for license extensions.

Last updated August 26, 2026 at 8:06 AM

History

Effective: January 29, 2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-24 Alternative resident educator license renewal and extension.

(A) An alternative resident educator license issued pursuant to section 3319.26 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-24-19 of the Administrative Code may be renewed upon verification that the license holder meets the requirements specified in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(5) of this rule.

(1) The following requirements specified in section 3319.26 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-24-19 of the Administrative Code are to be completed during the initial four-year validity period of the alternative resident educator license in order to qualify for license renewal, including:

(a) Successful completion of the state board of education examination for teacher licensure that measures professional knowledge pursuant to rule 3301-24-19 of the Administrative Code, and

(b) Successful completion of the additional coursework requirements specified in paragraphs (C)(3) and (C)(4) of rule 3301-24-19 of the Administrative Code.

(2) For a currently expiring alternative resident educator license, renewal shall require completion of three semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure completed since the issuance of the alternative resident educator license to be renewed, in addition to meeting the requirements specified in paragraphs (A)(1)(a) and (A)(1)(b) of this rule.

(3) Renewal of an alternative resident educator license that has expired shall require completion of six semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure completed since the issuance of the alternative resident educator license to be renewed, in addition to meeting the requirements specified in paragraphs (A)(1)(a) and (A)(1)(b) of this rule.

(4) Coursework for the renewal of an alternative resident educator license is to be completed at an accredited institution of higher education, defined in rule 3301-24-01 of the Administrative Code as a degree granting institution accredited at the college level by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States secretary of education. All coursework completed for alternative resident educator license renewal should lead to new knowledge in the classroom and be related to student achievement.

(5) The increased amount of coursework associated with renewing an expired license will not apply provided that the license holder completes the currently required amount of coursework and submits a renewal application by October first of the year that the alternative resident educator license expires.

(B) An alternative resident educator license issued pursuant to section 3319.26 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-24-19 of the Administrative Code may be extended on a case-by-case basis, subject to paragraphs (B)(1) to (B)(4) of this rule, to enable the license holder to complete the Ohio teacher residency program established under section 3319.223 of the Revised Code.

(1) The following requirements specified in section 3319.26 of the Revised Code and rule 330124-19 of the Administrative Code are to be completed during the initial four-year validity period of the alternative resident educator license in order to qualify for license extension, including:

(a) Successful completion of the state board of education examination for teacher licensure that measures professional knowledge pursuant to rule 3301-24-19 of the Administrative Code, and

(b) Successful completion of the additional coursework requirements specified in paragraphs (C)(3) and (C)(4) of rule 3301-24-19 of the Administrative Code.

(2) If an alternative resident educator license holder has completed less than two years of the teacher residency program ("Ohio Resident Educator Program") described in section 3319.223 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-24-04 of the Administrative Code at the expiration of the resident educator license, the license holder is to apply for a renewal of a resident educator license rather than applying for a license extension.

(3) If an alternative resident educator license holder has already obtained two one-year license extensions pursuant to section 3319.26 of the Revised Code, and at the conclusion of that license extension still has not completed at least three years of the Ohio resident educator program, then the license holder must meet requirements for and be issued a renewal of an alternative resident educator license rather than continuing to apply for license extensions.

(4) If an alternative resident educator license holder has already obtained four one-year license extensions pursuant to section 3319.22 of the Revised Code, and at the conclusion of that license extension still has not completed the Ohio resident educator program, then the license holder is to apply for renewal of an alternative resident educator license rather than continuing to apply for license extensions.

Last updated August 10, 2026 at 7:46 AM

History

Effective: January 29, 2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-25 Senior professional license renewal.

(A) The senior professional educator license issued pursuant to section 3319.22 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-24-16 of the Administrative Code is valid for five years and may be renewed by individuals currently employed in a school or school district upon verification that the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(3) of this rule have been completed:

(1) Six semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure, completed since the issuance of the license to be renewed, as approved by the local professional development committee of the employing school or school district; or

(2) Eighteen continuing education units (one hundred eighty contact hours) or other equivalent activities related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure, completed since the issuance of the license to be renewed, as approved by the local professional development committee of the employing school or school district; and

(3) Demonstration of meeting the criteria for the accomplished or distinguished level of performance described in the Ohio standards for the teaching profession adopted by the state board of education under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code by maintaining current designation as a master teacher in accordance with the definition and criteria for a master teacher adopted by the state board of education under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code and the master teacher designation renewal process.

(B) The holder of a senior professional educator license who is not employed in Ohio schools may apply directly to the Ohio department of education for renewal of an Ohio issued credential with evidence of six semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure, and upon evidence of meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule.

(C) A senior professional educator license that has lapsed may be reinstated upon completion of nine semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure since the issuance of the license to be renewed, and upon evidence of meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule.

(D) Coursework for the renewal of a senior professional educator license shall be completed at an accredited two year or four year institution of higher education, defined in rule 3301-24-01 of the Administrative Code as a degree granting institution accredited at the college level by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States secretary of education. All coursework should lead to new knowledge in the classroom and be related to student achievement, success or wellness.

(E) The increased amount of coursework associated with renewing a lapsed license will not apply provided that the license holder completes the currently required amount of coursework and submits a renewal application by October first of the year that the senior professional educator license expires.

(F) The holder of a senior professional educator license who does not meet the requirements specified in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule in order to renew this license, may instead meet the professional license renewal requirements specified in rule 3301-24-08 of the Administrative Code in order to receive a professional license renewal.

(G) Educators who meet the state board definition of consistently high-performing teacher are exempt from the requirement to complete any additional coursework for the renewal of a professional educator license issued under section 3319.22 or 3319.26 of the Revised Code for the next renewal cycle as outlined in paragraphs (A)(1) and (A)(2) of this rule. Consistently high-performing teachers are also exempt from any requirements prescribed by professional development committees established under paragraphs (F) and (G) of this rule.

(2) Who meet at least one of the following additional criteria for at least three of the five years during the current licensure cycle: holds a valid senior or lead professional educator license; holds a locally recognized teacher leadership role which enhances educational practices by providing professional learning experiences at district, regional, state or higher educational level; serves in a leadership role for a national or state professional academic education organization; serves on a state level committee supporting education; or receives state or national educational recognition or award.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM

History

Effective: March 31, 2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-26 Lead professional educator license renewal.

(A) The lead professional educator license issued pursuant to section 3319.22 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-24-17 of the Administrative Code is valid for five years and may be renewed by individuals currently employed in a school or school district upon verification that the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(3) of this rule have been completed:

(3) Demonstration of meeting the criteria for the distinguished level of performance described in the Ohio standards for the teaching profession adopted by the state board of education under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code through either of the following two methods:

(a) By being the holder of a valid certificate issued by the national board for professional teaching standards; or

(b) By being the holder of a teacher leader licensure endorsement earned through completion of an approved program of preparation, and maintaining current designation as a master teacher in accordance with the definition and criteria for a master teacher adopted by the state board of education under section 3319.61 of the Revised Code and the master teacher designation renewal process.

(B) The holder of a lead professional educator license who is not employed in Ohio schools may apply directly to the Ohio department of education for renewal of an Ohio issued credential with evidence of six semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure, and upon evidence of meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule.

(C) A lead professional educator license that has lapsed may be reinstated upon completion of nine semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure since the issuance of the license to be renewed, and upon evidence of meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule.

(D) Coursework for the renewal of a lead professional educator license shall be completed at an accredited two year or four year institution of higher education, defined in rule 3301-24-01 of the Administrative Code as a degree granting institution accredited at the college level by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States secretary of education. All coursework should lead to new knowledge in the classroom and be related to student achievement, success or wellness.

(F) The holder of a lead professional educator license who does not meet the requirements specified in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule in order to renew this license, may instead meet the professional license renewal requirements specified in rule 3301-24-08 of the Administrative Code in order to receive a professional license renewal.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM

History

Effective: March 31, 2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-27 Early college high school educator license.

(A) The non-renewable initial four-year early college high school educator license, valid for teaching grades seven through twelve at an early college high school as described in section 3313.6013 of the Revised Code, shall be issued at the request of the superintendent or governing authority of a school designated as an early college high school to an individual who is deemed to be of good moral character and who meets the criteria specified in division (A) of section 3319.262 of the Revised Code.

(B) Upon successful completion of the requirements specified in division (B) of section 3319.262 of the Revised Code, an individual holding an initial four-year early college high school educator license may apply for a five-year professional license, in the same subject area named in the initial license. A five-year professional license shall be valid for teaching grades seven through twelve in the same subject area named in the initial license.

Last updated February 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM

History

Effective: February 10, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-28 Interim resident educator teaching license.

(A) Upon the request of the superintendent or CEO of a city, local, municipal, exempted village, or joint vocational school district or educational service center that wishes to employ a qualifying individual, an interim resident educator teaching license will be issued to an individual who:

(1) Is deemed to be of good moral character;

(2) Has successfully completed an educator preparation program approved under section 3333.048 of the Revised Code;

(3) Has obtained a passing score on the Ohio assessment for educators assessment of professional knowledge for educators examination or other assessment designated by the state board of education to assess pedagogical expertise;

(4) Has obtained a score of at least two hundred six on the content assessment(s) in the content area(s) for the license sought;

(5) Has obtained a score of at least two hundred and six on the foundations of reading assessment, assessment number one hundred ninety, if the foundations of reading assessment is required for the professional license in the subject area of the license being sought; and

(6) If applicable, for the American council on the teaching of foreign languages (ACTFL) oral proficiency interview (OPI) and writing proficiency test (WPT) assessment for world languages, has obtained a wholistic score of intermediate mid.

(B) The interim resident educator teaching license may only be used in the district or educational service center of the superintendent or CEO that requested the license. If an interim resident educator teaching license holder changes employment and becomes employed in a different school or district, the superintendent of the school district or educational service center that employs the interim resident educator teaching license holder will need to submit a new request for an interim resident educator teaching license.

(C) The interim resident educator teaching license is valid for one year and may be renewed at the request of the superintendent or CEO of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, or educational service center that wishes to employ a qualifying individual. The license may be renewed up to two times after initial issuance.

(D) After three years of successfully teaching under the interim resident educator teaching license, a five-year professional license will be issued to an interim resident educator teaching license holder who:

(1) Has participated in the school district or educational service center's resident educator program;

(2) Has obtained a passing score on the resident educator summative assessment; and

(3) Has achieved a wholistic range of skilled or accomplished in two out of three years on the teacher evaluation conducted by the school or school district in accordance with sections 3319.111 and/or 3319.112 of the Revised Code. The interim resident educator teaching license holder who has not received a full formal evaluation each of the years in which he or she holds the license is not eligible to advance to a five-year professional license.

Last updated September 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM

History

Effective: August 21, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-29 Temporary military duty license.

(A) The state board of education issues a three-year temporary military duty license, valid in a category, type, and level for which the state board of education issues credentials to an individual who:

(1) Is deemed to be of good moral character; and

(2) Meets the requirements set forth in section 4743.041 of the Revised Code.

(B) A license issued under this rule is valid only in the category, type, and level that is substantively comparable to the applicant's valid out-of-state license or certificate and experience pursuant to section 4743.041 of the Revised Code. A temporary military duty license may only be issued in a category, type, and level for which the state board of education already issues a credential.

(C) The temporary military duty license may be renewed one time, provided the applicant meets the requirements set forth in section 4743.041 of the Revised Code at the time of renewal.

(D) Provided the individual has completed all requirements for the applicable license, an individual issued a license under this rule may also apply for and be issued a resident educator license or professional educator license issued under section 3319.22 of the Revised Code, or a license in any other category, type, and level issued by the state board of education.

Last updated August 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM

History

Effective: August 21, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-24-30 Educator license validation in financial literacy instruction.

(A) A license validation in financial literacy, valid for teaching financial literacy in grades seven through twelve under division (C)(9) of section 3313.603 of the Revised Code, is to be issued to an individual who:

(1) Holds either:

(a) A valid educator license issued under section 3319.22 or 3319.26 of the Revised Code; or

(b) A permanent teaching certificate issued under former law;

(2) Is deemed to be of good moral character;

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (C) of this rule, has successfully completed a district approved training in financial literacy designed to prepare educators and aligned to Ohio's learning standards in financial literacy; and

(4) Has successfully completed an examination prescribed by the state board of education.

(B) The licensure validation may be added to any valid educator license issued under section 3319.22 or 3319.26 of the Revised Code or a permanent teaching certificate issued under former law.

(C) If the educator and the employing district both agree that the educator, based upon evidence of the educator's previous education, work experience, or teaching experience in the area of financial literacy, would not benefit from completion of the district approved training in financial literacy, the educator is not required to complete the district approved training in financial literacy specified in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule to qualify for a financial literacy licensure validation. In the event that the two parties do not agree, then the educator will complete the district approved training in financial literacy specified in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule. It is still necessary for the educator to meet the other requirements set forth in paragraph (A) of this rule including successfully completing the examination prescribed by the state board of education to qualify for a financial literacy licensure validation.

Last updated May 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM

History

Effective: January 18, 2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Chapter 3302-25 Educational Aide Permits

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-25-01 One-year educational aide permit.

(A) An initial one-year educational aide permit may be issued upon the request and recommendation of an employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school, provided that the applicant is deemed to be of good moral character and that the hiring authority assures that the applicant meets the following requirements:

(1) The applicant is a graduate of an approved high school or has a statement of high school equivalence in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Ohio department of education and workforce (education.ohio.gov);

(2) The applicant evidences appropriate skills as determined by the hiring authority for the position of educational assistant, defined in section 3319.088 of the Revised Code as a nonteaching employee who directly assists a teacher by performing duties including the supervision of pupils and assistance with instructional tasks; and

(3) The applicant demonstrates the potential to benefit from in-service training, and agrees to participate in such training as required by the hiring authority.

(B) The term "ESEA qualified" (elementary and secondary education act) may be added to the one-year educational aide permit for the individual who attains a qualifying score on an assessment for paraprofessionals specified by the state board of education, or possesses an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education, or completes at least two years of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education (defined as forty-eight semester hours or seventy-two quarter hours).

(C) The one-year educational aide permit may be renewed upon the request and recommendation of the employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school, provided that the applicant is deemed to be of good moral character and that the hiring authority assures that the applicant meets the following requirements:

(1) The applicant has successfully performed tasks assigned in accordance with a written job description, as verified by the hiring authority; and

(2) The applicant has participated in and benefited from in-service training, as verified by the hiring authority.

Last updated August 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM

History

Effective: August 21, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-25-03 One-year student monitor educational aide permit.

(A) An initial one-year student monitor educational aide permit may be issued upon the request and recommendation of an employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school, provided the applicant is deemed to be of good moral character and the hiring authority assures that the applicant meets the following requirements:

(2) The applicant demonstrates the potential to benefit from in-service training, and agrees to participate in such training as required by the hiring authority.

(B) The one-year student monitor educational aide permit may be renewed upon the request and recommendation of the employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school provided that the applicant is deemed to be of good moral character and that the hiring authority assures that the applicant meets the following requirements:

(1) The applicant has successfully performed the monitoring tasks assigned in accordance with a written job description, as verified by the hiring authority; and

(2) The applicant has participated in and benefited from in-service training, as verified by the hiring authority.

Last updated August 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM

History

Effective: August 21, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-25-05 Four-year educational aide permit.

(A) The four-year educational aide permit may be issued upon the request and recommendation of the employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school provided that the applicant is deemed to be of good moral character and that the hiring authority assures that the applicant meets the following requirements:

(2) The applicant has successfully performed tasks assigned in accordance with a written job description while employed under a one-year educational aide permit, as verified by the hiring authority, and has the recommendation of the administrator of the employing school or district; and

(3) The applicant has participated in and benefited from in-service training, as verified by the hiring authority.

(B) The term "ESEA qualified" (elementary and secondary education act) may be added to the four-year educational aide permit for the individual who attains a qualifying score on an assessment for paraprofessionals specified by the department of education, or possesses an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education, or completes at least two years of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education (defined as forty-eight semester hours or seventy-two quarter hours).

(C) The four-year educational aide permit may be renewed upon the request and recommendation of an employing superintendent of a city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school or community school provided that the applicant is deemed to be of good moral character and that the hiring authority assures that the applicant meets the following requirements:

(1) The applicant has successfully performed assigned tasks, as verified by the hiring authority; and

(2) The applicant has participated in and benefited from in-service training, as verified by the hiring authority.

Last updated August 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM

History

Effective: August 21, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-25-08 Validity of educational aide permits.

The initial one-year educational aide permit shall be valid only in the employing school or district that requested the issuance of the permit. Any subsequent one-year educational aide permit and the four-year educational aide permit shall be valid in any city, local, exempted village, or joint vocational school district, educational service center, or chartered nonpublic school or community school in Ohio.

Last updated August 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM

History

Effective: August 21, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-25-09 Two-year school speech-language pathology student permit.

A two-year school speech-language pathology student permit, which may be extended for one year, shall be issued at the request of the superintendent of a city, educational service center, local, exempted village or joint vocational school district, or chartered nonpublic school or community school to a qualified individual who meets the following conditions: is deemed to be of good moral character; and is the holder of a currently valid speech-language pathology student permit issued by the Ohio board of speech-language pathology and audiology.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM

History

Effective: September 22, 2007
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-25-10 One-year instructional assistant permit; renewal thereof.

(A) An instructional assistant permit may be issued upon the request and recommendation of a registered private provider under the autism scholarship program, as defined in section 3310.41 of the Revised Code, provided that the applicant meets the requirements set forth in division (B) of section 3310.43 of the Revised Code.

(B) Notwithstanding paragraph (A) of this rule, an individual employed by a registered private provider under the autism scholarship program shall have two years from the effective date of this rule to meet the educational requirements in division (B) of section 3310.43 of the Revised Code provided that the individual meets all of the other requirements listed in division (B) of section 3310.43 of the Revised Code.

(C) Pursuant to division (C) of section 3310.43 of the Revised Code, registered private providers shall demonstrate the necessary training and supervision of these individuals to the state board of education by ensuring that:

(1) Direct supervision is provided by a qualified, credentialed individual who meets one of the requirements. The supervising person must be one of the following:

(a) A licensed intervention specialist in Ohio;

(b) A certified Ohio behavior analyst by the Ohio state board of psychology;

(d) A school psychologist licensed by the state board of education under section 3319.22 of the Revised Code; or

(e) The holder of a doctoral degree in psychology or special education from a program approved by the chancellor of the Ohio department of higher education or the equivalent if completed outside the state of Ohio.

(2) The supervising person shall, on a consistent basis:

(a) Provide supervision for a minimum of five per cent of the hours of direct service provided by the instructional assistant;

(b) Observe the instructional assistant providing services by conducting at least one face-to-face contact if the service provided was five hours or less per month and two face-to-face contacts if services provided was more than five hours per month; and

(D) The registered private provider shall:

(1) Require ongoing training including a planned sequence of continuing education for instructional assistants under the provider's supervision; and

(2) Provide training to instructional assistants annually.

(E) The permit issued under this rule may be renewed upon the request and recommendation of a registered private provider as defined in paragraph (A) of this rule provided that the applicant:

(1) Continues to meet the qualifications listed in paragraph (A) of this rule;

(2) Has successfully performed instructional tasks as verified by the registered private provider; and

(3) Has participated in and benefited from in-service training, as required and verified by the registered private provider in accordance with paragraph (C) of this rule. This shall include, at minimum, participation in training that is provided by the Ohio center for autism and low incidence (www.ocali.org) or another qualified entity.

Last updated February 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

History

Effective: February 10, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Chapter 3302-26 Examination and Certification

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-26-01 Examinations for educator licensure.

(A) Any individual who begins a program leading to licensure after July 1, 1987, shall successfully complete examinations as prescribed by this chapter as a prerequisite for licensure, pursuant to Chapter 3301-24 of the Administrative Code. This rule shall apply to any licensure candidate whose preparation for licensure is completed at a college or university approved by the chancellor of higher education for educator preparation, or an equivalent out-of-state institution, if an equivalent out-of-state licensure examination has not been completed, or through an alternative route leading to educator licensure.

(1) The superintendent of public instruction may waive the requirement if there is no examination approved by the state board of education for a particular area of knowledge.

(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure the availability of alternative examination conditions for a candidate who evidences a disability that requires an individualized accommodation.

(B) The selection, development, and administration of the examinations shall conform to the criteria specified in this paragraph.

(1) The state board of education shall prescribe the examinations, the effective date and the minimum qualifying scores for the purpose of licensure.

(a) The examinations for licensure as a classroom teacher shall measure knowledge of professional education and content knowledge of the subject area or area of specialization.

(b) The examinations for endorsements shall measure knowledge in the area of specialization.

(c) The examinations for administrator and pupil services licenses shall measure knowledge in the area of specialization.

(d) The examinations for associate licensure shall measure knowledge in the area of specialization.

(2) The process of development or selection of an examination, including the determination of validity and the recommendation of a minimum qualifying score, shall include the advice and participation of classroom teachers, other educational personnel and personnel from colleges and universities approved for educator preparation, and shall ensure the representation of diverse geographical, racial, ethnic, and gender groups in this process.

(a) Provisions shall be ensured to identify possible sources of cultural bias and shall utilize professionally established and accepted procedures to ensure fairness of the examinations for diverse ethnic, racial, and gender groups who are candidates for licensure.

(b) The utilization of appropriate psychometric procedures shall be ensured by the state board of education and applied by the agency, company, or organization providing the examinations.

(c) The utilization of appropriate procedures shall be ensured by the state board of education in matters involving the determination of the validity of examinations for licensure in Ohio and the setting of minimum qualifying scores.

(3) The examinations shall be administered at multiple testing sites throughout the state.

(a) The examinations shall be administered on a continuing basis throughout the calendar year as ensured and continuously monitored by the state board of education. The agency, company or organization providing the examinations shall facilitate rescheduling of an examination in the event that unfavorable conditions may prevail at an examination center.

(b) The selection, training, and supervision of individuals who administer the examinations, including the application of security provisions, shall be conducted in accordance with established protocols determined by the agency, company or organization providing the examinations. Evidence of a breach in security at any examination center may necessitate the invalidation of all examinations completed during that breach in security.

(c) The fee for the administration of all examinations that is paid to the agency, company or organization providing the examinations shall be monitored by the state board of education.

(4) An individual who has completed an examination but who has not achieved at least the minimum score established by the state board of education may repeat that examination at any subsequent administration.

(5) Candidates for licensure shall be responsible for ensuring that they complete the actions described in paragraphs (B)(5)(a) and (B)(5)(b) of this rule:

(a) Registration procedures are completed as specified by the agency, company or organization providing the examinations including payment of fees for each examination; and

(b) Permission is granted for the results of the completion of the examination to be reported to the appropriate authorities as specified in paragraph (B)(6)(b) of this rule.

(6) The agency, company or organization providing the examinations shall be responsible for scoring and reporting the results of each examination within two weeks following the closure of the testing period.

(a) The candidate shall be provided the result of each examination completed by the candidate.

(b) Provisions shall be made for a candidate to request that the results of the completion of an examination be reported to the appropriate authorities as specified under any of the circumstances described in paragraphs (B)(6)(b)(i) to (B)(6)(b)(iii) of this rule:

(i) A candidate completing an approved licensure program at a college or university approved by the chancellor of higher education for educator preparation shall request that evidence of the completion of an examination be reported to that college or university and to the state board of education in accordance with established reporting procedures; or

(ii) An out-of-state candidate shall request that evidence of the completion of an examination be reported to the state board of education in accordance with established reporting procedures; or

(iii) A candidate completing an alternative route leading to educator licensure shall request that evidence of the completion of an examination be reported to the state board of education in accordance with established reporting procedures.

(7) The college or university approved for educator preparation by the chancellor of higher education shall be responsible for advising candidates beginning licensure programs that they will be required to successfully complete one or more examinations prescribed by the state board of education and for ensuring that candidates access registration materials, preparation materials, and other related information including where and when they may complete the required licensure examinations.

(C) The state board of education shall continuously monitor administration of the examinations and shall evaluate the effectiveness of each examination at least once every five years according to the criteria set forth in paragraph (B) of this rule in collaboration with the Ohio educator standards board. The results of the evaluation shall be reviewed by the Ohio educator standards board and the state board of education in order to determine recommendations for possible revision of examination requirements.

(D) The superintendent of public instruction shall continuously monitor the procedures to be used in the application of this rule.

Last updated February 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

History

Effective: February 10, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Chapter 3302-27 Pupil-Activity Program

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-27-01 Qualifications to direct, supervise, or coach a pupil-activity program.

(A) As used in this rule:

(1) "Pupil-activity program" means a program that does not include any class or course required or offered for credit toward a pupil's promotion to the next grade or for graduation, or any activity conducted as a part of or required for such a class or course.

(2) "School" means chartered public, chartered nonpublic or community school.

(B) A pupil-activity permit may only be applied for and issued to an individual who:

(1) Does not currently hold a valid educator license, certificate or permit issued pursuant to sections 3319.22, 3319.26, and 3319.27 of the Revised Code. This permit is valid for three years; or

(2) Currently holds a valid educator license, certificate, or permit issued pursuant to section 3319.22, 3319.26 or 3319.27 of the Revised Code. This permit is valid for the same duration as the educator license, certificate or permit currently held by the individual that is issued pursuant to those sections of the Revised Code. An individual hired to direct, supervise or coach a pupil activity program that does not involve athletics or routine or regular physical activity or health and safety considerations is not required to hold a pupil activity permit pursuant to section 3319.303 of the Revised Code, if that individual holds a current valid educator license issued under section 3319.22, 3319.26, or 3319.27 of the Revised Code; or

(3) Currently holds a valid permanent teaching certificate. This permit is valid for five years. An individual hired to direct, supervise or coach a pupil activity program that does not involve athletics or routine or regular physical activity or health and safety considerations is not required to hold a pupil activity permit pursuant to section 3319.303 of the Revised Code, if that individual holds a valid permanent teaching certificate.

(C) Prior to the employment of any individual for a pupil-activity program, the hiring authority shall ensure compliance with all applicable law and that the individual is competent to direct, supervise, or coach a pupil-activity program using, at minimum, the following criteria:

(1) Evidence that the individual has successfully demonstrated the ability to work effectively with pupils;

(2) Evidence that the individual possesses a substantive knowledge of the applied for pupil-activity program. Examples of substantive knowledge include successful completion of a college or university course related to the applied for pupil activity program or successful work experience, as determined by hiring authority in the applied for pupil-activity program;

(3) The individual's knowledge of the school's applicable rules and regulations and the licensure code of professional conduct for Ohio educators, which can be located on the Ohio department of education website (www.education.ohio.gov);

(4) Evidence that the individual has completed a fundamentals of coaching course approved by the Ohio department of education; and

(5) Evidence that the individual has completed all of the requirements specified in paragraph (E) of this rule. All requirements shall remain valid during the time for which the pupil activity permit is issued.

(D) Before hiring or allowing any individual employed directly, or pursuant to a contract with a public or private entity for the provision of services to direct, to supervise or coach a pupil activity program that involves athletics, routine or regular physical activity or health and safety considerations, the hiring authority shall assure that the individual has obtained a pupil-activity permit issued by the state board of education under division (A) or (B) of section 3319.303 of the Revised Code and paragraph (E) of this rule.

(E) Any individual who holds a pupil-activity permit issued in accordance with this rule, as verified by the hiring authority upon employment, shall demonstrate that he or she:

(1) Is deemed to be of good moral character as defined in rule 3301-24-01 of the Administrative Code;

(2) Has successfully completed and, unless otherwise stated in law, maintained an approved training course in the following areas during the period for which the pupil-activity permit is issued:

(a) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);

(b) Brain trauma and brain injury management as required in section 3319.303 of the Revised Code;

(d) Sudden cardiac arrest as required by section 3707.59 of the Revised Code;

(e) Student mental health training in compliance with section 3313.5318 of the Revised Code; and

(f) First-aid training through one of the following methods:

(i) A nationally recognized first-aid training program as designated on the approved list provided by the Ohio department of education (located in the pupil-activity provider information packet available on the department's website at education.ohio.gov);

(ii) A college or university course on the health and safety of participants in a pupil-activity program;

(iii) A two-hour first-aid training course that has been pre-approved in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department of education (located in the pupil-activity provider information packet available on the department's website at education.ohio.gov; or

(iv) Be the holder of a currently valid professional board license in one of the categories specified on the approved list provided by the Ohio department of education (located in the pupil activity provider information packet available on the department's website at education.ohio.gov).

(F) An individual may renew the pupil-activity permit upon evidence that:

(1) The individual currently holds, or has held, a pupil-activity permit of the same term length; and

(2) The individual continues to meet all of the requirements set forth in paragraph (E) of this rule.

Last updated September 3, 2024 at 8:33 AM

History

Effective: August 30, 2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Chapter 3302-73 Professional Conduct Educator Rules

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-01 Applicability of rules.

If any provision of the rules in Chapter 3301-73 of the Administrative Code is held invalid or if the application of any provision of the rules in Chapter 3301-73 of the Administrative Code to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect any other provision of the rules in this chapter, or the application of any other provision of the rules in Chapter 3301-73 of the Administrative Code, that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and, to this end, the provisions of the rules in this chapter are hereby declared severable. The promulgation of the rules in this chapter does not limit the state board's or superintendent's authority to establish policies and procedures to carry out the duties assigned under Title XXXIII of the Revised Code, rule 3301-20-01 of the Administrative Code, and Chapter 3301-73 of the Administrative Code.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-02 Delegation.

(A) The state board authorizes the superintendent, on its behalf, to initiate proceedings under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code including, but not limited to, automatic revocation or denial of a respondent's license.

(B) The superintendent will determine whether the results of an investigation warrant closing the investigation without taking disciplinary action or initiating an action for the state board to limit, suspend, revoke or deny licensure pursuant to section 3319.31 of the Revised Code. If the superintendent determines such an action is warranted, the superintendent will notify the respondent of the superintendent's determination, as well as the respondent's rights under Chapter 119. and section 9.79. of the Revised Code including the right to a hearing and to be represented by counsel.

(C) The state board authorizes the superintendent, on its behalf, to issue a written order revoking or denying issuance of licensure and reinstating licensure under division (C) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code.

(D) The state board authorizes the superintendent, on its behalf, to enter into a consent agreement with a person against whom action is being taken under sections 9.79, 3319.15, 3319.151, 3319.31, 3319.311 and 3314.103 of the Revised Code.

(E) The state board authorizes the superintendent, on its behalf, to issue a letter of admonishment to persons against whom action is being taken under sections 9.79, 3319.15, 3319.151, 3319.31, 3319.311 and 3314.103 of the Revised Code.

(F) The state board authorizes the superintendent, on its behalf, to take any action necessary to further an investigation into any information received about a person that reasonably appears to be a basis for action under sections 9.79, 3319.15, 3319.151, 3319.31, 3319.311 and 3314.103 of the Revised Code.

Last updated April 15, 2024 at 11:56 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-03 Definitions.

(A) "State board" under this chapter means the Ohio state board of education.

(B) "Superintendent" under this chapter means the superintendent of public instruction or his/her designee as determined by the superintendent.

(C) "Department" under this chapter means the Ohio department of education as defined in section 3301.13 of the Revised Code.

(D) "District" under this chapter means all school districts as described under Chapter 3311. of the Revised Code, educational service centers, community schools, STEM schools, college preparatory boarding schools, county boards of DD, chartered non-public schools, preschool programs or any other future school chartered by the department.

(E) "Respondent" under this chapter means an educator, as defined under paragraph (I) of this rule, subject to action under section 3319.31 of the Revised Code.

(F) "Parties" under this chapter means the Ohio department of education and the respondent as defined under paragraph (E) of this rule.

(G) "License" under this chapter means the same as the term license as defined in division (A) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code.

(H) "Disciplinary action" under this chapter means a final disposition of an investigation by any professional licensing entity in this state or another jurisdiction. This can include, but is not limited to, a letter of admonishment, consent agreement, suspension, revocation, permanent revocation, limitation, denial or permanent denial of a license, or the voluntary surrender or voluntary denial of a license.

(I) "Educator" under this chapter means any person holding, or having held, any license, certificate, or permit issued by the department or any person applying for any license, certificate, or permit issued by the department.

Last updated July 17, 2023 at 10:23 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-04 Confidentiality of investigative records.

(A) All information obtained during an investigation is confidential and is not a public record under section 149.43 of the Revised Code except as provided in paragraphs (B) to (H) of this rule.

(B) If the state board and the respondent enter into a consent agreement under division (E) of section 3319.311 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-73-23 of the Administrative Code, the consent agreement is a public record under rule 3301-73-23 of the Administrative Code.

(C) If the superintendent issues a letter of admonishment under rule 3301-73-22 of the Administrative Code, the letter of admonishment and any response thereto is a public record under rule 3301-73-22 of the Administrative Code.

(D) If the superintendent concludes that the results of the investigation warrant initiating an action under section 3319.31 of the Revised Code, except as provided in paragraph (E) of this rule, only the information listed in paragraphs (D)(1) to (D)(13) of this rule is a public record under section 149.43 of the Revised Code:

(1) The notice of opportunity for an administrative hearing under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code;

(2) Respondent's written request for an administrative hearing under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code;

(3) Any request filed by a party for a continuance of an administrative hearing and the subsequent judgment entry filed by the hearing officer;

(4) Exhibits admitted into evidence in an administrative hearing on behalf of the parties unless the exhibits are admitted by the hearing officer under seal;

(5) Any list of witnesses and documents, provided by the parties, that describes evidence or witnesses intended to be introduced in an administrative hearing;

(6) Any documents used by the department to fulfill its statutory obligation under sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code to schedule the hearing;

(7) All other motions and any responses made in writing and filed by the parties;

(8) All other entries filed by the hearing officer;

(9) The administrative hearing transcript, except for portions of the transcript sealed by the hearing officer;

(10) The superintendent's proposed resolution to be submitted to the state board;

(11) The report and recommendation of the hearing officer;

(12) Objections to the hearing officer's report and recommendation, any motion to strike the objections to the hearing officer's report and recommendation, any response to the motion to strike, and the hearing officer's decision on the motion to strike;

(13) The state board's final resolution; and

(14) All other information obtained will remain confidential and is not a public record under section 149.43 of the Revised Code.

(E) If the superintendent concludes that the results of the investigation warrant initiating an action under division (C) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code to automatically revoke or deny a license, only the following three documents are public records under section 149.43 of the Revised Code:

(1) The written order issued by the superintendent to revoke or deny the license;

(2) The certified court records of the conviction, which is the basis for the revocation or denial of the license; and

(3) Any notice of appeal related to the conviction, which is the basis for the revocation or denial of the license.

(F) Information received by the department, pursuant to an investigation is confidential and not subject to discovery in any civil action. The department may disclose information that is not a public record when ordered to do so by a court order and/or a subpoena issued only by a court with a pending legal action before it that is evidenced by an official docket number issued by the court and/or a local, state or federal agency with statutory subpoena authority.

(1) If the department determines that disclosure pursuant to a subpoena would be a violation of privilege, statute, or rule, the department may apply to either the issuing agency or the court for a protective order. While the application for protective order is pending, the department will not disclose the subpoenaed information.

(2) The department is precluded from issuing a subpoena to itself for records that are confidential under section 3319.311 of the Revised Code.

(G) All disciplinary actions taken by the state board of education are public record, and will be maintained with the department's official records.

(H) All disciplinary actions taken by the state board will be reported to national databases that list educator disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, the national association of state directors of teacher education and certification (www.nasdtec.org).

(I) Any public record under section 149.43 of the Revised Code released pursuant to this rule will be redacted to remove any confidential information as required by federal, state or local law.

(J) All offers of settlement, proposals of adjustment, and proposed stipulations not agreed to will be privileged, are not admissions, are not admissible in evidence against the party making the offer or proposal, and are not public records under section 149.43 of the Revised Code.

Last updated October 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-05 Notice for opportunity for hearing; failure to request.

(A) The superintendent will determine if the results of an investigation warrant initiating an action to limit, suspend, revoke, or deny a license.

(B) If the results of an investigation warrant initiating an action, the superintendent will give notice of an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with sections 9.79 and 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code. Nothing in this provision prohibits the superintendent from amending the notice for the proposed action.

(C) The notice will also inform the respondent that if he/she fails to request a hearing within thirty calendar days in accordance with section 119.07 of the Revised Code, or fails to appear at a scheduled hearing, the state board may suspend, limit, deny or revoke, as applicable, any licenses held or applied for without holding an administrative hearing.

(D) The respondent is responsible to ensure that the respondent's mailing address and email address listed in the respondent's account in the licensure database, that is maintained by the department, is up to date.

(E) Should the respondent fail to properly request a hearing in accordance with section 119.07 of the Revised Code, that respondent will be deemed to have waived his or her right to participate in any and all proceedings in front of a hearing officer should an administrative hearing take place.

Last updated October 17, 2025 at 7:46 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-06 Filing.

(A) A certificate of service is not required for a filing of a request for hearing under section 119.07 of the Revised Code. A hearing request is properly filed when it is made after the issuance of a notice of an opportunity for hearing, made in writing by the named individual or his or her duly authorized representative, and received by the department within thirty days of the mailing of the notice of an opportunity for hearing.

(B) Paragraphs (C) to (H) of this rule apply after a proper request for an administrative hearing is received by the department.

(C) A document is "filed" when it is received by the department by midnight. The burden of ensuring that the document(s) is properly and timely filed is borne by the party filing the document(s).

(D) A party may file a document with the department in person, by mail, facsimile, or electronic mail.

(E) All documents will contain the name, mailing address, email address and telephone number of the party submitting it and will be appropriately captioned to indicate the name of the party on whose behalf the document is filed.

(F) Any document necessitating service by a party may be served in person, by mail, facsimile, or electronic mail. Service is complete on the date of mailing, date of personal service, date of facsimile of the document, or date of the electronic mail of the document.

(G) Any signed statement is an acceptable certificate of service so long as it contains all of the following information:

(1) Date of service;

(2) Email and physical address where service was made;

(3) Name of the party or authority that was served; and

(4) Method of service.

(H) If a document(s) is not filed in accordance with this rule, the state board or hearing officer may, at its/ his/her discretion, accept the document upon establishment of proof of good faith.

(I) This rule does not apply when a respondent is perfecting an appeal under section 119.12 of the Revised Code.

Last updated October 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-07 Intervention.

Petitions to intervene on behalf of any party are not permitted.

Last updated April 15, 2024 at 11:57 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-08 Notice of date, time and place of hearings.

(A) Notice specifying the date, time and place set for hearing is to be served as provided in Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. A continuance of a scheduled hearing date is to be filed in accordance with rule 3301-73-10 of the Administrative Code. This notice may be served electronically.

(B) All hearings will be held virtually or in Columbus, Ohio, at the discretion of the hearing officer, unless the superintendent or hearing officer determines that it is in the best interest of the public or the parties that the hearing be held in a different location, other than virtually or in Columbus, Ohio. This provision does not limit the hearing officer's discretion to allow the receipt of evidence in a place other than Columbus, Ohio.

(C) In the event of a virtual hearing, the video conference platform selected should enable the parties, the hearing officer, court reporter, and witnesses to see and converse with each other and to display documentary and physical evidence. The video conference platform selected should be widely available to the general public to watch and listen to the hearing, upon request, unless the hearing portions thereof are closed to the public by the hearing officer in accordance with rule 3301-73-09 of the Administrative Code.

Last updated October 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-09 Authority and duties of hearing officers.

(A) Administrative hearings will be conducted before a hearing officer pursuant to section 3319.311 and Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

(B) All hearings will be open to the public, but, upon motion by either party or at the hearing officer's discretion, the hearing officer may close the hearing to the extent necessary to protect compelling interests and rights or to comply with statutory requirements. In the event the hearing officer closes the hearing, the hearing officer should state the reasons therefore in the public record.

(C) The hearing officer will conduct hearings in such a manner as to prevent unnecessary delay, maintain order, and ensure the development of a clear and adequate record.

(D) The authority of the hearing officer includes, but is not limited to, the authority to:

(1) Administer oaths and affirmations;

(2) Examine parties and witnesses;

(3) Direct parties and witnesses to testify;

(4) Make rulings on the admissibility of evidence;

(5) Make rulings on procedural motions, whether such motions are oral or written;

(6) Hold pre-hearing conferences;

(7) Request briefs before, during or following the hearing, as well as suggested findings, orders, and conclusions of law within such time limits as the hearing officer may determine;

(8) Prepare entries, findings, orders, or reports and recommendations;

(9) Request preparation of entries, findings, or orders;

(10) Issue instructions as to how the proceeding is to be conducted in the event of a virtual hearing;

(11) Rule on any challenges to a witness' competence, capacity or identity;

(12) Order issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum compelling the attendance of witnesses at hearings and depositions testimony and the production of evidence for hearings;

(13) Allow depositions in lieu of live testimony;

(14) Provide or disallow oral or written opening statements and closing arguments;

(15) Consolidate one or more matters involving the same respondent into one hearing;

(16) Take such other actions as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of paragraph (C) of this rule; and

(17) Determine the order in which any hearing is to proceed.

(E) If the hearing officer determines that permitting broadcasting, televising, recording or the taking of photographs in the hearing room would not distract participants, impair the dignity of the proceedings, violate student confidentiality, or otherwise materially interfere with the achievement of a fair administrative hearing, the broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking of photographs during hearing proceedings open to the public may be permitted under the following conditions:

(1) Request for permission for broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking of photographs in the hearing room are made in writing and submitted to the hearing officer prior to the start of the hearing and are part of the record of the proceedings;

(2) Written permission is granted prior to the start of the hearing by the hearing officer and is made part of the record of proceedings;

(3) The filming, videotaping, recording, or taking of photographs of witnesses who object is not permitted: and

(4) Any film, video, photograph, or audio recording created during a hearing, except for an audio recording made by the court reporter hired by the state board to prepare the stenographic hearing record, will not be part of the record of proceeding.

(F) The hearing officer is to rule on parties' motions with all possible speed.

(G) The hearing officer has such other powers, duties, and authority as are granted by statutes or rules.

(H) The authority of the hearing officer does not include authority to do any of the following:

(1) Grant motions for dismissal of an action;

(2) Compromise or settle any action; or

(3) Rule on questions of the constitutionality of federal, state or local laws or rules.

(I) All rulings by a hearing officer on evidence and motions, including motions for recusal, and on any other procedural matters will be subject to review by the state board upon presentation of the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law of the hearing officer. When such rulings warrant, the matter may be remanded to the hearing officer for further proceedings or clarification.

(J) An administrative hearing will not be a forum to re-adjudicate the original order of a professional licensing board to limit, suspend, revoke, or deny licensure.

Last updated October 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-10 Continuance of a hearing.

(A) The department may continue a hearing on its own motion as provided by the rules in this chapter and Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

(B) The parties may agree to continue a hearing. If the parties agree to continue a hearing, the hearing officer will grant a continuance of the hearing.

(C) The hearing officer may continue a hearing upon a written motion of any party. Unless the parties agree, hearings will not be continued upon motion by a party unless a showing of reasonable cause and proper diligence is presented. Before granting any continuance, the hearing officer will consider the showing of reasonable cause and proper diligence along with the potential harm that may result from the granting of the motion. The hearing officer may grant a continuance if requested less than seven calendar days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing if the parties agree or if a party demonstrates that an extraordinary situation exists which could not have been anticipated and which would justify the granting of a continuance.

(D) All motions for a continuance and any supporting documentation are to be filed with the department and served by the moving party on both the hearing officer and the opposing party.

(E) If a continuance is granted, the hearing officer will, without any unnecessary delay, establish a new hearing date and notify the parties, in writing, of the new hearing date.

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History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-11 Motions.

(A) All motions, except as otherwise provided under this chapter or Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, unless made upon the record at the hearing, will be made in writing.

(B) A written motion shall state with particularity the relief or order sought, be accompanied by a memorandum setting forth the grounds therefore, and shall be filed in compliance with rule 3301-73-06 of the Administrative Code. A proposed entry may accompany any motion.

(C) All motions except for motions for continuance and those motions filed subsequent to the close of the administrative hearing record shall be made no later than fourteen days before the date of hearing unless express exception is granted by the hearing officer or by this chapter.

(D) All motions, together with supporting documentation, if any, shall be served by the moving party on the department , opposing party and the hearing officer.

(E) Within ten days from the date of service of a written motion, or such other time as is fixed by the hearing officer, a response to that motion may be filed. No reply responses are to be permitted.

(F) Before ruling upon a written motion, the hearing officer will consider all memoranda and supporting documents filed. The hearing officer will make a ruling on a written motion within fourteen days after the response to a motion is due. Any requests to extend the time to file the ruling must be submitted in writing to the superintendent and include an explanation why such extension is necessary. Such request will be decided by the superintendent or his/her designee. The hearing officer will file a written ruling that includes a statement of the reasons for the ruling with the department. The department will serve copies of the ruling on the parties and/or their counsel.

(G) The ruling on all oral motions made at hearing will be included in the record except where the hearing officer elects to take the motion under advisement and issue a written ruling at a later time.

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History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-12 Pre-hearing conferences; status conferences.

(A) Upon being appointed to preside over an administrative hearing, the hearing officer may, in accordance with paragraph (D) of this rule, schedule a pre-hearing conference and direct participation by the parties in the pre-hearing conference.

(B) The hearing officer will, in accordance with paragraph (D) of this rule, upon motion of any party, schedule a pre-hearing conference.

(D) Pre-hearing conferences may be held for the following purposes:

(1) Identification of issues;

(2) Obtaining stipulations and admissions;

(3) Agreements limiting the number of witnesses;

(4) Discussion of documents, exhibits, and witness lists;

(5) Estimating the time necessary for hearing;

(6) Scheduling hearing dates and times;

(7) Establishing other scheduling orders; or

(8) Discussion of any other matters the hearing officer deems appropriate.

(E) Procedural orders may be issued by the hearing officer based upon information obtained at a pre-hearing conference. The hearing officer will issue an entry journalizing any procedural orders.

(F) The proceedings at a pre-hearing conference are informal, but the hearing officer may prepare, or order prepared, an entry journalizing the agreements reached and decisions made at the pre-hearing conference, including any admissions, stipulations, or proposals agreed to.

(G) Pre-hearing conferences may be held in person or via video, telephonic, or other electronic means.

(H) All journal entries, issued pursuant to this rule, will be filed with the department in accordance with rule 3301-73-06 of the Administrative Code.

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History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-13 Subpoenas.

(A) Paragraphs (B) to (I) of rule 3301-73-13 of the Administrative Code apply only for purposes of an administrative hearing conducted pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

(B) Except as provided in paragraph (I) of this rule, upon written request of any party, the superintendent will issue subpoenas to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and production of information, in whatever form maintained, or tangible objects which may be or may lead to relevant evidence. Each subpoena will indicate on whose behalf the witness is required to testify and shall include contact information for the requesting party and/or the attorney for the requesting party. Signed subpoenas shall be mailed to the requesting party. Each party shall be responsible for service of subpoenas requested.

(C) Subpoena requests shall specify the name and address of the person to be served and the date, time and location at which they are to appear at the administrative hearing. Subpoena requests for minors shall include the name of a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor.

If the subpoena includes a duces tecum request, the specific documents or tangible objects to be produced at the administrative hearing shall be listed in the request.

(D) Subpoena requests are to be filed with the department at least fourteen days in advance of the requested date of compliance and in accordance with rule 3301-73-06 of the Administrative Code. In the event that the number of subpoenas requested appears to be unreasonable, the hearing officer may therefore require a showing of necessity, and, in the absence of such showing, may limit the number of subpoenas. Absent such a limitation, subpoenas shall be issued within seven days of request except for subpoena requests that fail to comply with rule 3301-73-06 or paragraphs (B) to (I) of rule 3301-73-13 of the Administrative Code. Failure to issue subpoenas within this time may constitute sufficient grounds for the granting of a continuance.

(E) The hearing officer may request on his/her own authority or at the request of a party the superintendent to issue subpoenas for purposes of the hearing to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and production of information, in whatever form maintained, or tangible objects which may be or may lead to relevant evidence.

(F) Upon motion and for good cause, the hearing officer may order any subpoena be quashed.

(G) Witnesses will not be subpoenaed to pre-hearing conferences as detailed in rule 3301-73-12 of the Administrative Code.

(H) Respondents do not have the right to request the superintendent to issue subpoenas for the department's records that are confidential under section 3319.311 of the Revised Code. Respondents do not have the right to request the superintendent to issue subpoenas to compel an employee of the department's attendance at a hearing for the purpose of testifying about the department's records that are confidential under section 3319.311 of the Revised Code.

(I) Respondents do not have the right to request the superintendent to issue subpoenas to compel the respondent's own attendance at a hearing.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-14 Depositions in lieu of testimony, prior testimony, and testimony by electronic means at a hearing.

(A) Upon written motion of any party, and upon service of that motion to the opposing party, the hearing officer may order that the testimony of a witness be taken by deposition in lieu of live testimony under such conditions and terms as the hearing officer will set, and may order that any information, in whatever form maintained, be produced so long as not privileged, at the same time and place of the deposition if it appears probable that:

(1) The witness will be unavailable to attend the administrative hearing;

(2) The testimony of the witness is material;

(3) The testimony of the witness is necessary;

(B) The parties will agree to the time and place for taking the deposition in lieu of live testimony. Depositions will be conducted in the same county in which the hearing is conducted unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. If the parties are unable to agree, the hearing officer will set the time and place of the deposition. At a deposition taken pursuant to this rule, parties will have the right to fully examine witnesses as if the testimony was live at hearing. The hearing officer has the discretion to be present at the deposition.

(C) A transcript will be made of a deposition taken under this rule and will be filed with the department. The cost of preparing a transcript of any testimony taken by deposition in lieu of live testimony at hearing will be borne by the department. The cost of any video deposition will be borne by the requestor.

(D) A deposition taken under this rule may be offered into evidence at hearing by any party, in lieu of the witness' live testimony at hearing.

(E) Any deposition or transcript of prior testimony of a witness may be used for the purpose of refreshing the recollection, contradicting the testimony or impeaching the credibility of that witness. If only a part of a deposition of prior testimony is offered into evidence by a party, the opposing party may offer any other part. A transcript of testimony and exhibits from a prior court or administrative proceeding may be introduced for any purpose if that prior proceeding forms the basis for the allegations in the current case. Upon offering part of a transcript or exhibit from a prior proceeding, the offering party may be required by the opposing party to present any other part of the offered item which should in fairness be considered contemporaneously with it.

(F) Upon written motion of any party, and upon service of that motion to the opposing party, the hearing officer will permit that the testimony or deposition of a witness be taken by video, telephonic or other electronic means unless the hearing officer determines that there is a compelling reason for the witness to testify in person.

Testimony of witnesses by video, telephonic or electronic means will be admitted into the hearing record as if the witness testified live at hearing. The hearing officer may permit the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of other evidence at hearing.

(G) "Unavailable to attend an administrative hearing" includes, but is not limited to, the following situations:

(1) The witness is unavailable to be present or testify at the hearing because of then-existing infirmity, physical illness, or mental illness;

(2) The witness would be caused a hardship to attend the hearing; or

(3) A party has been unable to procure the witness' attendance at the hearing by service of process or other reasonable means.

(H) In the case of an expert witness, a showing of the unavailability of the expert is not necessary for the hearing officer's consideration of the motion of a party to take a deposition in lieu of live testimony or to testify by video, telephonic or electronic means.

Last updated April 15, 2024 at 11:58 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-15 Stipulations by parties.

The parties, by stipulation, may agree on any or all facts or conclusions of law involved in proceedings before the hearing officer. The hearing officer may thereafter require development of any fact deemed necessary for just adjudication. The parties, by stipulation, may agree to the admission of exhibits into evidence at hearing. All stipulations agreed to by the parties shall be in writing or read into the administrative hearing record.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM

History

Effective: March 27, 2014
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-16 Witnesses.

(A) All witnesses at any administrative hearing or during any deposition in lieu of live testimony at hearing shall testify under oath or affirmation.

(B) A witness may be accompanied and advised by legal counsel who has been admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio. Participation by counsel for a witness other than the respondent is limited to protection of that witness' rights, and counsel for a witness may neither examine nor cross-examine any witnesses.

(C) Should a witness refuse to answer a question ruled proper at a hearing or disobey a subpoena, the state board may institute contempt proceedings pursuant to section 119.09 of the Revised Code.

(D) Neither a presiding board member nor a presiding hearing officer is a competent witness in any administrative proceeding or subject to deposition in lieu of live testimony. A presiding board member is a board member who has a decisive role in the outcome of the matter in question. A presiding hearing officer is the hearing officer assigned to the matter in question. Evidence or testimony from other persons relating to the mental processes of a presiding board member or presiding hearing officer shall not be admissible in any adjudication proceeding.

(E) Unless the testimony of a non-presiding state board member or a non-presiding hearing officer is material to the factual allegations set forth in the notice of opportunity for hearing, neither a non-presiding state board member nor a non-presiding hearing officer may be a witness or subject to deposition in lieu of live testimony in any adjudication proceeding. A non-presiding board member is a sitting or former board member who does not have a decisive role in the outcome of the matter in question due to recusal, absence or other reason. A non-presiding hearing officer is a hearing officer not assigned to the matter in question.

(F) Any party may move for a separation of witnesses. Absent exceptional circumstances, the hearing officer will order a separation of witnesses. A separation of witnesses does not apply to the parties or the designated representative(s) of the parties. The hearing officer will determine whether a separation of witnesses will apply to expert witnesses.

(G) Each party, prior to or immediately upon the start of a hearing, shall inform the hearing officer of the identity of each potential witness for his/her case present in the hearing . A witness who remains in the hearing during testimony after a separation of witnesses is ordered will be disqualified by the hearing officer from testifying in the hearing.

Last updated October 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-17 Certified records.

(A) A certified copy of any law enforcement record, court record, agency record, employment record, or other acknowledged document kept in the ordinary course of business is self authenticating.

(B) A certified copy of a plea of guilty to or a judicial finding of guilt to any crime is conclusive proof of the commission of all of the elements of the crime.

(C) A certified copy of any prior disciplinary action by any licensing entity in this state or in another jurisdiction is conclusive proof of the prior disciplinary action.

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History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-18 Evidence.

(A) The Ohio rules of evidence may be taken into consideration by the hearing officer in determining the admissibility of evidence, but shall not be controlling.

Last updated May 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM

History

Effective: September 25, 2004
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-19 Transcripts.

(A) The respondent may obtain duplicate transcripts of the stenographic record taken of a hearing directly from the court reporter at the requestor's expense.

(B) Transcripts of an administrative hearing are a public record under section 149.43 of the Revised Code and will be redacted in accordance with paragraph (J) of rule 3301-73-04 of the Administrative Code.

(C) Any portion of a hearing transcript which contains information that is required to be kept confidential pursuant to federal, state, or local law will be sealed by order of the hearing officer and made part of the hearing record. Confidential portions of hearing transcripts are not a public record under section 149.43 of the Revised Code.

Last updated October 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-20 Reports and recommendations.

(A) Within sixty days following both the close of the record of an administrative hearing conducted pursuant to Chapter 119. and section 3319.311 of the Revised Code and of receiving the transcript from the hearing, the hearing officer will submit a written report setting forth a summary of proceedings, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and a recommendation of the action to be taken by the state board. The hearing record will not be considered closed until such time as the record is complete, as determined by the hearing officer.

Any requests by the hearing officer to extend the time to file the report will be submitted in writing to the superintendent prior to the sixtieth day and will include an explanation why such extension is necessary. Such request will be decided by the superintendent.

(B) The written report will be filed with the department. The department will serve the parties as provided under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

(C) Pursuant to section 119.09 of the Revised Code, either party may file written objections to the report and recommendation within ten days of receipt of the hearing officer's report and recommendation. Filing of objections will comply with rule 3301-73-06 of the Administrative Code. Only those objections filed in a timely manner will be considered by the state board. Either party may file a motion to strike in response to the submission of objections. A motion to strike must be filed within ten days from the date of service of the objections. A response to the motion to strike by the parties may not be filed and will not be considered by the hearing officer. If a motion to strike is filed, the hearing officer will make a recommendation to the state board on the motion to strike.

(D) Prior to the tenth day after receipt of the report and recommendation pursuant to section 119.09 of the Revised Code or objections filed by either party and upon written request, the superintendent may grant an extension of time within which to file objections. The extension will not be for more than fourteen days.

(E) The state board will consider the hearing officer's report and recommendation and any objections thereto at the next possible regularly scheduled meeting, if the state board's agenda permits, after the time for filing objections, a motion to strike, and a recommendation on the motion to strike has passed. The state board may decide to accept, reject, or modify the report and recommendation or remand the matter to the hearing officer. The state board will memorialize the decision on the report and recommendation through a written resolution and/or order.

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History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-21 Conduct unbecoming; aggravating and mitigating factors.

(A) The state board of education will consider, but not be limited to, the following factors when evaluating conduct unbecoming under division (B)(1) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code:

(1) Crimes or misconduct involving minors;

(2) Crimes or misconduct involving school children;

(3) Crimes or misconduct involving academic fraud;

(4) Making, or causing to make, any false or misleading statement, or concealing a material fact in a matter pertaining to facts concerning qualifications for professional practice and other educational matters, or providing false, inaccurate, or incomplete information about criminal history or prior disciplinary actions by the state board or another professional licensing board or entity;

(5) Crimes or misconduct involving the school community, school funds, or school equipment/property, which may include, but are not limited to, findings for recovery by the state auditor;

(6) A plea of guilty to, a finding of guilt, a conviction, granting of treatment in lieu of conviction, or a pre-trial diversion program to any offense in violation of federal, state, or local laws and/or statutes regarding criminal activity;

(7) A violation of the terms and conditions of a consent agreement;

(8) A violation of the licensure code of professional conduct for Ohio educators;

(9) A violation of the Revised Code that specifically addresses educator misconduct including but not limited to sections 3319.151, 3319.15, and 3314.103 of the Revised Code; and

(10) Any other crimes or misconduct that negatively reflect upon the teaching profession, including sanctions and/or disciplinary action by another state educational entity or another professional licensing board or entity.

(B) If the state board finds that a person has engaged in conduct unbecoming as described in paragraph (A) of this rule, then the state board may take the following mitigating and aggravating factors, as applicable and appropriate, into consideration when determining a final action under section 9.79 and division (B)(1) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code:

(1) The nature and seriousness of the crime or misconduct;

(2) The extent of the person's past criminal activity or misconduct;

(3) The age of the person when the crime or misconduct was committed;

(4) The amount of time that has elapsed since the person's last criminal activity or misconduct;

(5) The conduct and work activity of the person before and after the criminal activity or misconduct;

(6) Whether the educator has completed the terms of his/her probation or deferred adjudication;

(7) Evidence of rehabilitation and evidence of whether the educator is amenable to rehabilitation;

(8) Whether the person fully disclosed the crime or misconduct to the state board, the department or the employing school district;

(9) Whether licensure will negatively impact the health, safety, or welfare of the school community and/or statewide education community;

(10) Whether the educator has previously been disciplined by the state board of education or any other licensing entity, including, but not limited to, out-of-state licensing entities;

(11) Whether the school district or educational entity imposed any penalties, sanctions, or other conditions addressing the educator's professional conduct;

(12) Whether the educator has been employed in any capacity within a school district or educational entity after having a license, certificate, or permit revoked; and

(13) Any other relevant factor.

(C) The lack of a criminal charge, indictment, prosecution or conviction does not preclude the state board from investigating and, if appropriate, initiating an action against a person.

(D) The state board will not be precluded from considering the factors listed in paragraphs (A) and (B) of this rule when the offense is enumerated in division (B)(2) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code or division (E) of section 3319.311 of the Revised Code.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-22 Suspension, revocation, permanent revocation and admonishment.

(A) The state board, in accordance with Chapter 119. and section 3319.311 of the Revised Code, may suspend, revoke or deny a license as specified in paragraph (A) of this rule.

(1) Suspension of a license will be for a specified period of time, or until the educator completes any education requirements, criminal background check requirements, or other conditions required in the state board's order or consent agreement.

(a) At the conclusion of the specified period, upon demonstration of compliance with any educational requirements, criminal background check requirements, and other conditions in the state board's order or consent agreement, the license will be reactivated.

(b) A suspended license is subject to expiration.

(d) A stayed suspension will be considered a suspension for all licensure reporting requirements.

(e) When an educator's license is suspended, the state board may issue an order stating that the educator is not eligible to apply or reapply for any license with the department during the time period of the license suspension.

(2) After revoking a license, the state board shall impose one of the conditions described in paragraphs (A)(2)(a) and (A)(2)(b) of this rule. A revoked license will not be reinstated.

(a) The state board may establish a minimum period of time before an applicant can apply for a new license. At the conclusion of the specified period, and upon demonstration of compliance with any educational requirements, criminal background check requirements, the terms of the state board's order, and the criteria set forth in rule 3301-73-24 of the Administrative Code, the state board may issue a new license to the applicant.

(b) The state board may order that the respondent whose license has been revoked will be permanently ineligible to apply for any license issued by the state board and that the respondent will no longer be permitted to hold any position in any school district in the state that requires a license issued by the state board.

(3) After denying an application, the state board shall impose one of the conditions described in paragraphs (A)(3)(a) and (A)(3)(b) of this rule. A license shall not be issued from an application that is denied.

(a) The state board may establish a minimum period of time before an applicant can apply for a license. At the conclusion of the specified period, and upon demonstration of compliance with any educational requirements, criminal background check requirements, the state board's order, and the criteria set forth in rule 3301-73-24 of the Administrative Code, the state board may issue a license to the applicant.

(b) The state board may order that the respondent whose license has been denied will be permanently ineligible to apply for any license issued by the state board and that the respondent will not be permitted to hold any position in any school district in the state that requires a license issued by the state board.

(B) The state board may accept the permanent voluntary surrender or the permanent voluntary denial of a license under division (F) of section 3319.311 of the Revised Code. A respondent who permanently voluntarily surrenders a license or agrees to the permanent voluntary denial of a license under division (F) of section 3319.311 of the Revised Code shall agree, in writing, and his/her signature shall be acknowledged by two witnesses and/or notarized by a notary public. A permanent voluntary surrender or permanent voluntary denial must be submitted to the state board on the official form of the department. The document must include the following information:

(1) That the respondent waives all rights under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code including, but not limited to, the right of being formally notified of the state board's intent to take action, the right to a hearing, the right to counsel, the right to present evidence and witnesses, the right to cross examine witnesses and the right to appeal an order of the state board;

(2) That the respondent voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently surrenders all rights to hold a license and to hold a position which requires a license issued by the state board;

(3) That the respondent will no longer be permitted to hold any position that requires a license issued by the state board in any school district in the state;

(4) That the respondent will be ineligible for and shall not apply for any license issued by the state board;

(5) A basis for the permanent voluntary surrender or denial of the license; and

(6) That the respondent authorizes the state board to adopt a resolution permanently revoking a license or permanently denying an application.

(C) If a respondent has completed due process under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, the state board may issue a letter of admonishment to a respondent without his/her agreement. Otherwise, upon agreement of a respondent, the superintendent, on behalf of the state board, may issue a letter of admonishment to persons who have engaged in a violation of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code. A respondent who agrees to accept the letter of admonishment shall do so in writing with respondent's signature. A copy of the letter of admonishment will be placed in the department's file. When issued by agreement, the letter of admonishment must include the following information:

(1) That the respondent accepts the letter of admonishment being fully aware of his/her rights under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code;

(2) That the respondent has been given the opportunity to review the letter of admonishment and has done so with legal counsel, if applicable;

(3) That the respondent has had an opportunity to ask questions concerning the letter of admonishment, and that all questions asked have been answered;

(4) That the respondent waives all rights under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, including but not limited to, the right of being formally notified of the state board's intent to take action, the right to a hearing, the right to counsel, the right to present evidence and witnesses, the right to cross-examine witnesses and the right to appeal the issuance of the letter of admonishment;

(5) That the respondent agrees not to proceed with any action to recover attorney's fees from the state board and the department; and

(6) A basis for the issuance of the letter of admonishment.

(D) A disciplinary action is final and will not be subject to further review and/or modification upon the completion of one of the following:

(1) Issuance of a written order which automatically revokes or automatically denies a license, certificate, or permit;

(2) Execution of a consent agreement;

(3) Issuance and acceptance of a letter of admonishment; or

(4) Exhaustion of all appeal rights pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

Last updated October 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-23 Consent agreements.

(A) A respondent who enters into a consent agreement under division (E) of section 3319.311 of the Revised Code with the state board shall agree to and acknowledge the following twenty stipulations:

(1) That the respondent voluntarily enters into the consent agreement being fully aware of his/her rights under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, including the right to representation by counsel and the right to a formal adjudicative hearing;

(2) That the respondent waives his/her rights under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code;

(3) That the state board is empowered to revoke, limit, suspend, or deny, as applicable, any licenses held or applied for if, at any time, the holder is convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction, granted treatment in lieu or pre-trial diversion in any jurisdiction, or found to be immoral, incompetent, negligent or guilty of other conduct unbecoming of his/her position;

(4) That the consent agreement does not in any way or manner limit or affect the authority of the state board of education to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the respondent based on any act, conduct, or admission of the respondent justifying disciplinary action, which occurred before or after the date of the consent agreement, and is not directly related to the specific facts as set forth in the consent agreement;

(5) That the disciplinary action in the consent agreement covers all licenses held by him/her which may not be specifically listed in the consent agreement as well as applications currently under review;

(6) That the respondent agrees to report any license limitation or suspension to his /her employing school district, or any other employing agency, which requires licensure through the state board;

(7) That the respondent will not engage in any unbecoming conduct, as determined by the department, subsequent to the signing of the consent agreement;

(8) That failure to abide by the terms and conditions of a consent agreement is a violation of the consent agreement and constitutes unbecoming conduct under division (B)(1) of section 3313.31 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-73-21 of the Administrative Code;

(9) That the state board reserves the right to pursue formal action if it learns that the respondent has violated any of the terms and conditions of the consent agreement, regardless of the point in time such information becomes known;

(10) That except for the enforcement of the consent agreement, the respondent releases the state board and the department, its members, employees, agents, officers, and representatives, jointly and severally, from any liability arising from this matter;

(11) That the respondent will not proceed with any action to recover attorney's fees from the state board and the department, its members, employees, agents, officers, and representatives jointly and severally;

(12) That the consent agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the state board and him/her and supersedes and replaces all prior negotiations, proposed agreements, and agreements written or oral;

(13) That the consent agreement is binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and is enforceable by and against the personal representatives, heirs, successors, assignees, and transferees of the parties;

(14) That the respondent has had an opportunity to ask questions concerning the terms of the consent agreement and that all questions asked have been answered;

(15) That the respondent will inform the department, in writing, within thirty days of any change in address or telephone number for the duration of the terms of the consent agreement;

(16) That if the respondent is indicted, convicted, or pleads guilty or no contest to any offense other than a minor misdemeanor or a traffic offense, or is accepted into a diversion or treatment in lieu of conviction program, he/she will notify the department within fourteen days for the duration of the consent agreement;

(17) That a copy of the consent agreement will be sent to his/her current and/or former employing school district, sponsoring district, or other educational entity and that it is his/her responsibility to provide a copy of the consent agreement to any new, potential educational employer before hire for the duration of the terms of the consent agreement;

(18) That the consent agreement is a public record as defined in section 149.43 of the Revised Code and will be redacted in accordance with paragraph (J) of rule 3301-73-04 of the Administrative Code;

(19) That the terms and conditions of the consent agreement may be reported to appropriate organizations, data banks and governmental agencies; and

(20) That any violations of a consent agreement that lead to additional disciplinary action will be reported by the respondent to any potential employing school district, educational entity, and any current employing school district or educational entity.

(B) The department may add, delete, or modify the stipulations listed in this rule as agreed upon by the parties to the consent agreement if the consent agreement results in the respondent being permanently barred from reapplying for any license, certificate or permit issued by the department.

(C) The department may enter into an addendum to the original consent agreement to add, delete, or modify terms as agreed upon by the parties to the consent agreement, and as appropriate to carry out the purpose of the consent agreement.

Last updated October 17, 2025 at 7:50 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-24 Application after disciplinary action.

(A) If any prior disciplinary action by the state board was taken against a respondent that did not address the respondent's eligibility to apply or reapply for a future license and the respondent subsequently requests to be licensed by the state board, the respondent shall provide evidence that licensure by the state board is appropriate based on factors listed in paragraph (F) of this rule, and show that there has been a change in circumstances since the prior disciplinary action.

(B) To determine if licensure is appropriate after a prior disciplinary action by the state board was taken against a respondent that did not address the respondent's eligibility to apply or reapply for a future license, the superintendent may conduct an investigation and weigh the evidence submitted against the legitimate need of the state board to protect the integrity of the profession, and to ensure the safety and welfare of students, and the school community.

(D) If the results of an investigation warrant initiating a denial of a license, the superintendent will give notice of an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code; however, nothing in this provision prohibits the superintendent from amending the notice for the proposed action.

(E) An administrative hearing is not a forum to re-adjudicate the original order of the state board to limit, suspend, revoke, or deny licensure.

(F) The superintendent and the hearing officer will use the following factors, as applicable, to determine whether licensure after a prior disciplinary action by the state board was taken against a respondent that did not address the respondent's eligibility to apply or reapply for a future license is appropriate:

(1) The nature and seriousness of the crime or misconduct that was the basis for the state board's prior disciplinary action;

(2) The extent of the respondent's past criminal activity or misconduct;

(3) The age of the respondent when the crime or misconduct was committed that was the basis for the state board's prior disciplinary action;

(4) The amount of time that has elapsed since the respondent's last criminal activity or misconduct;

(5) The conduct and work activity of the respondent before and after the criminal activity or misconduct that was the basis for the state board's disciplinary action;

(6) Whether the respondent has completed the terms of his/her probation or deferred adjudication;

(7) Evidence of rehabilitation;

(8) Whether the respondent fully disclosed the crime or misconduct to the state board, the department or the employing school district;

(9) Whether licensure will negatively impact the health, safety, and welfare of the school community and/or statewide education community; and/or

(10) Any other relevant factor.

Last updated April 15, 2024 at 11:59 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-25 Automatic revocation or denial.

(A) The superintendent will revoke a license or deny issuance or renewal of a license upon learning of a plea of guilty to, a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, or a conviction of any of the offenses listed in division (C) or (F) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code.

(B) The superintendent will obtain certified court records to verify a plea of guilty to, a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, or a conviction of any of the offenses listed in division (C) or (F) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code. In the case of a sealed or expunged conviction, the superintendent will obtain any and all records, including official results of a criminal background check, to verify a plea of guilty to, a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, or a conviction of any of the offenses listed in division (C) or (F) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code.

(C) If the superintendent issues a written order to revoke a license or deny issuance or renewal of a license pursuant to division (C) or (F) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code, the written order shall contain the following information:

(1) That the revocation or denial of the license is effective immediately upon the date of the written order;

(2) Notification to the respondent of the plea of guilty to, finding of guilt by a jury or court of, or conviction that is the basis for the written order;

(3) That the respondent has no right to appeal the superintendent's written order under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code pursuant to division (C) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code;

(4) That the respondent is no longer be permitted to hold any position that requires a license issued by the state board in any school district in the state;

(5) That the respondent is ineligible for and shall not apply for any license issued by the state board; and

(6) That the revocation or denial of the license will remain in effect during the pendency of an appeal by the respondent of the plea of guilty, finding of guilt, or conviction that is the basis for the written order.

(D) The written order will be sent by registered mail to the respondent and his / her duly authorized representative on file.

(1) If the written order is returned because the respondent failed to claim the written order, the superintendent will mail the written order by ordinary mail to the respondent at the respondent's last known address, and will obtain a certificate of mailing. Service by ordinary mail is complete when the certificate of mailing is obtained, unless the notice is returned showing failure of delivery.

(2) If the written order sent by ordinary or registered mail is returned for failure of delivery, the superintendent may make personal delivery of the notice by an employee, agent of the agency, or agent hired by the agency, or cause a summary of the substantive provisions of the written order to be published in the educator conduct database and the educator's electronic credential history, which can be accessed through the department's website (education.ohio.gov).

(E) The written order will be sent by ordinary or registered mail to the respondent's attorney.

(F) The written order may be sent by mail or electronic mail to any known, former, current, or reporting school district.

Last updated October 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-26 Action after appeal of conviction.

(A) Convictions overturned on appeal will be processed as follows

(B) The superintendent is required to take action pursuant to division (E) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code only after receiving notice from the clerk of court or a properly filed petition for reconsideration verifying that the plea, finding, or conviction that was the basis of an action taken under division (B)(2) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code, division (C) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code or division (F) of section 3319.31 was overturned.

A petition for reconsideration is "properly filed" when it is made in writing, and includes a certified copy of the court records demonstrating that the plea, finding, or conviction has been overturned.

(C) If the superintendent determines, pursuant to division (E) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code, that the respondent's license should be reinstated or granted without limitations after receiving a notice from the clerk of courts or properly filed petition for reconsideration, the superintendent will notify the respondent and any former, current, or reporting school district through a written order. The reinstatement or granting of the license will be effective immediately upon the date of the written order, but is not necessarily an adjudication on the merits of the case.

(D) The written order issued pursuant to paragraph (A) of this rule will be served in accordance with section 119.05 of the Revised Code.

(E) If after thirty days, the superintendent cannot make a determination as to whether the respondent committed the act in question in the prior criminal action against the respondent, the superintendent will reinstate or grant the respondent's license, and reserves the right to continue the investigation and initiate disciplinary proceedings as warranted. The reinstatement or granting of the respondent's license is not an adjudication on the merits of the case; however, if the superintendent determines the results of the investigation warrant the initiation of an action to limit, suspend, revoke or deny a license, the superintendent will give notice of an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code, and comply with the provisions governing notices for opportunity for hearing as listed in rule 3301-73-05 of the Administrative Code.

(F) Unconditional pardons will be processed as follows:

(1) An individual who received disciplinary action pursuant to division (B)(2), (C), or (F) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code may submit a written request for review of disciplinary action by the state board upon receipt of an unconditional pardon pursuant to section 2967.04 of the Revised Code for the conviction(s) listed in the disciplinary action.

(2) The petition for review of disciplinary action in paragraph (F)(1) of this rule needs to include the following to be considered properly filed:

(a) Appropriate documents from the office of the governor of the state issuing the pardon:

(b) The name of the respondent and the disciplinary action determining petitioner to be ineligible based on criminal convictions; and

(3) After receipt of a properly filed petition for review of disciplinary action after pardon, the superintendent of public instruction will determine whether the petition is sufficient to issue an order rescinding the initial order that took action against the respondent's license pursuant to section 3319.31 of the Revised Code and will notify the respondent and any known employing or prospectively employing school distrct of the rescinded order. The reinstatement or granting of the respondent's license is not an adjudication on the merits of the case. however, if the superintendent determines the results of an investigation warrant the initiation of an action to limit, suspend, revoke or deny a license, the superintendent will give notice of an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code, and comply with the provisions governing notices for opportunity for hearing as listed in rule 3301-73-05 of the Administrative Code.

(4) The written order issued pursuant to paragraph (F) of this rule will be served in accordance with section 119.05 of the Revised Code.

(5) Upon rescission of the order that took action against the respondent's license pursuant to section 3319.31 of the Revised Code, the requestor may apply for licensure. Applications will be processed in accordance with applicable rules under agency 3302 of the Administrative Code and Chapter 3319. of the Revised Code.

(G) Certificates of qualification for employment will be processed as follows:

(1) An individual who has obtained a certificate of qualification for employment pursuant to section 2953.25 of the Revised Code may include the certificate in his or her application for educator licensure if he or she meets the following:

(a) The individual has entered plea of guilty to, has been found guilty of, or a has been convicted of an offense set forth in division (C) of section 3319.31 of the Revised Code;

(b) The individual has obtained a certificate of qualification for employment under section 2953.25 of the Revised Code specifically pertaining to educator licensure; and

(2) With consideration given to the certificate of qualification for employment, the superintendent of public instruction will determine whether the individual is to remain prohibited from being issued a license. This determination will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Last updated April 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM

History

Effective: April 28, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-73-27 Extension and computation of time.

(A) The state board or its hearing officer may extend the time for filing or responding to motions and briefs.

Requests for extension of time shall be made in writing and filed as provided in rule 3301-73-06 of the Administrative Code prior to the expiration of any applicable time limit.

(B) In the computation of any time limit under Chapter 3301-73 of the Administrative Code, the date of occurrence of the event causing time to run is not counted. The last day of the period is included in the computation of the time limit. If the last day of a period is not a regular business day, the time period ends at midnight of the next regularly scheduled business day.

Last updated October 17, 2025 at 7:50 AM

History

Effective: July 27, 2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Chapter 3302-83 Pupil Transportation

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-83-23 Employment of school bus and van drivers with certain criminal convictions.

(A) Definitions

(1) "Applicant" means one who is under final consideration for appointment or employment as a pupil transportation driver.

(2) "Criminal records check" has the same meaning as in section 109.572 of the Revised Code. For the purposes of this rule, "date of criminal records check" means the date of receipt of the results of a background check requested by a district or employer, which is to be time-stamped by the district on the date of receipt by the district.

(3) "School" means a school district as described in section 3311.01 of the Revised Code, a municipal school district as described in section 3311.71 of the Revised Code, an educational service center, a community school, a county department of developmental disabilities, a chartered non-public school, or a preschool program.

(4) "Employee" means a current employee of a school district or employer as a pupil transportation driver who is subject to a background check pursuant to section 3327.10 of the Revised Code.

(5) "Offense" for the purposes of this rule means an offense as listed in sections of the Revised Code as listed in this rule and includes any municipal ordinance, law of this state, another state, or the United States that is substantially equivalent to one of the offenses referred to in this rule.

(6) "Non-rehabilitative offense" means a criminal offense that would prohibit an employer from hiring or continuing employment of such an individual, and are the following:

(a) Sexually-oriented offenses: section 2907.02 (rape), 2907.03 (sexual battery), 2907.04 (unlawful sexual conduct with a minor), 2907.05 (gross sexual imposition), 2907.06 (sexual imposition), 2907.07 (importuning), 2907.21 (compelling prostitution), 2907.22 (promoting prostitution), 2907.23 (procuring), 2907.25 (prostitution; after positive HIV test), 2907.31 (disseminating matter harmful to juveniles), 2907.32 (pandering obscenity), 2907.321 (pandering obscenity involving a minor), 2907.322 (pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor), or 2907.323 (illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance) of the Revised Code or a violation of former section 2907.12 (felonious sexual penetration) of the Revised Code.

(b) Child-related violent offenses: section 2905.01 (kidnapping), 2905.02 (abduction), 2905.05 (criminal child enticement), or 2919.23 (interference of custody) of the Revised Code that would have been a violation of section 2905.04 (child stealing) of the Revised Code as it existed prior to July 1, 1996, had the violation been committed prior to that date, division (B)(1), (B)(2), (B)(3), or (B)(4) of section 2919.22 (endangering children) of the Revised Code.

(c) Violent offenses: section 2903.01 (aggravated murder), 2903.02 (murder), 2903.03 (voluntary manslaughter), 2903.04 (involuntary manslaughter), 2903.06 (aggravated vehicular homicide - vehicular homicide - vehicular manslaughter ), 2903.08 (aggravated vehicular assault; vehicular assault), , 2903.18 (strangulation) or 2909.24 (terrorism) of the Revised Code.

(d) "Other violence-related offenses," which mean a violation of the following sections that occurred either within twenty years prior to the date of the current application for a position as a school transportation driver or, for a current employee, within twenty years prior to the date of the current criminal records check: 2903.11 (felonious assault), 2903.12 (aggravated assault), 2911.01 (aggravated robbery), 2911.02 (robbery), 2911.11 (aggravated burglary), or 2923.161 (improper discharge firearm at or into habitation; school-related offenses) of the Revised Code; 3716.11 (placing harmful objects in food/confection), 2919.12 (unlawful abortion) of the Revised Code.

(e) "Drug offenses," which mean a violation of the following sections that occurred either within ten years prior to the date of the current application for a position as a pupil transportation driver or, for a current employee, within ten years prior to the date of the current criminal records check: section 2925.02 (corrupting another with drugs), 2925.03 (trafficking in drugs), 2925.04 (illegal manufacture of drugs or cultivation of marihuana), 2925.05 (funding of drug or marihuana trafficking), or 2925.06 (illegal administration or distribution of anabolic steroids) of the Revised Code.

(f) "Non-violent theft offense," which means a violation of section 2911.12 (burglary) of the Revised Code that occurred either within ten years prior to the date of the current application for a position as pupil transportation driver with the district or, for a current employee, within ten years prior to the date of the current criminal records check.

(g) "Major motor vehicle offenses," which means a violation of section 4511.19 (operating a motor vehicle under the influence) of the Revised Code, that occurred within ten years prior to the date of the current application for a position as a student transportation driver or within ten years prior to current records check for a current employee; and 4511.20 (reckless operation), 4510.11 (driving under suspension), 4510.14 (driving under OVI suspension), or 4511.194 (physical control while under the influence) of the Revised Code, that occurred either within six years prior to the date of the current application for a position as student transportation driver, or for a current employee, within six years prior to the date of the current records check.

(h) "Other offenses," which mean a violation of the following sections that occurred either within five years prior to the date of the current application for a position as pupil transportation driver, or for a current employee, within five years prior to the date of the current criminal records check: 2903.13 (assault), 2903.16 (failing to provide for a functionally impaired person), 2903.21 (aggravated menacing), 2903.34 (patient use or neglect), 2907.08 (voyeurism), 2907.09 (public indecency), division (A) of section 2919.22 (endangering children), 2919.24 (contributing to unruliness or delinquency of a child), 2919.25 (domestic violence), 2923.12 (carrying concealed weapons), 2923.13 (having weapons while under disability), or 2925.11 (possession of a controlled substance that is not a minor drug possession offense) of the Revised Code.

(i) "Other motor vehicle offenses," which means a violation of section 4511.75 (violation of school bus warning lights), 4511.21 (school zone speed limit) while operating a school vehicle, or 4511.62 (railroad crossing violation) of the Revised Code; that occurred either within one year prior to the date of the current application for a position as student transportation driver, or for a current employee, within one year prior to the date of the current records check.

(B) No provider of pupil transportation services is to employ an applicant upon learning that the individual has pled guilty to, been found guilty by a jury or court of, or convicted of any violation of a non-rehabilitative offense as listed in paragraph (A)(6) of this rule. In addition, the school is to release an employee from employment upon learning that the individual has pled guilty to, been found guilty by a jury or court of, or convicted of any violation of a non-rehabilitative offense as listed in paragraph (A)(6) of this rule. Likewise, a school is to release from employment an individual if the results of a criminal records check indicate that, pursuant to this rule, the applicant does not qualify for employment.

(C) A provider of pupil transportation services maintains the discretion whether to employ or retain in employment an individual who has been deemed rehabilitated pursuant to this rule. A provider of pupil transportation services may employ an applicant or continue to employ an individual that has previously pled guilty to, been found guilty by a jury or court of, or convicted of an offense listed in division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code, if all of the following conditions for rehabilitation are met:

(1) The offense is not a non-rehabilitative offense as listed in paragraph (A)(6) of this rule;

(2) At the time of the offense, the victim of the offense was not a person under eighteen years of age or enrolled as a student in a school.

(3) The applicant or employee provides written confirmation of his/her efforts at rehabilitation and the results of those efforts. Written confirmation may include a statement by a court, parole officer, probation officer and/or counselor, or another source as approved by the employer that the applicant or employee has been rehabilitated.

(4) A reasonable person would conclude that the applicant's hiring or the retention of the employee would not jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of the persons served by the employer, based upon information pertinent to the following factors:

(a) The nature and seriousness of the crime;

(b) The extent of the applicant or employee's past criminal activity;

(d) The amount of time elapsed since the applicant or employee's last criminal activity;

(e) The conduct and work activity of the applicant or employee before and after the criminal activity;

(f) Whether the applicant or employee has completed the terms of his probation or deferred adjudication;

(g) Evidence of rehabilitation;

(h) Whether the applicant fully disclosed the crime to the district and/or employer;

(i) Whether employment could have a negative impact on the local education community;

(j) Whether employment could have a negative impact on the state-wide education community;

(k) If the employer is a private employer, information regarding the individual's criminal background check and any subsequent actions by the contractor is to be disclosed to any entity contracting for pupil transportation services;

(l) Any entity contracting for transportation services is not bound by the determination of a private employer to re-employ an individual in accordance with this section; and

(m) Any other factor the employer considers relevant.

(D) It is the applicant or employee's duty to provide written evidence that the conditions specified in paragraph (C) of this rule are met. If the applicant or employee fails to provide such evidence or if the employer determines that the proof offered by the applicant or employee is inconclusive or does not establish proof of rehabilitation, the applicant is not to be hired or the employee is to be released from employment. Any doubt is to be resolved in favor of protecting the persons served by the pupil transportation provider.

(E) Except as otherwise specified in this rule, the provisions of this rule are also applicable to records of convictions that have been sealed pursuant to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code or any municipal ordinance or law of this state, another state, or the United States that is substantially equivalent to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code, to the extent permitted under division (N)(2) of section 2953.34 of the Revised Code.

(F) A plea of guilty to, a finding of guilt by a jury or court of, or a conviction of an offense listed in division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code does not prevent an applicant's hiring or the retention of an employee if the applicant or employee has been granted an unconditional pardon for the offense pursuant to Chapter 2967. of the Revised Code or the conviction or guilty plea has been set aside pursuant to law. For purposes of this rule, "unconditional pardon" includes a conditional pardon with respect to which all conditions have been performed or have transpired.

(G) As a condition of initial or continued employment pursuant to the requirements of this rule, the district may request the applicant or employee to be evaluated by a licensed provider (e.g. physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, independent social worker, professional counselor, chemical dependency counselor, etc.) and/or successfully complete a recognized and/or certified treatment program relevant to the nature of the conviction. (Unless otherwise specified in an employee contract, labor agreement, or other similar agreement, the employee or applicant is to bear all direct and associated costs of the evaluation and treatment program.) Failure on the part of an applicant or employee to comply with the district's request pursuant to this paragraph may be considered by the district as a factor against initial or continued employment.

(H) Prior to rendering a decision on employment, the employer is to provide an opportunity for a meeting to an employee, if requested by the individual, so that the individual may provide evidence of rehabilitation pursuant to the requirements of this rule.

(I) The decision of the employer on whether to employ or continue to employ an individual pursuant to the requirements of this rule cannot be appealed to the state board of education.

(J) If a person who is employed by a school or pupil transportation provider is arrested, summoned, or indicted for an alleged violation of a listed offense, the superintendent of the school or chief executive officer of the transportation provider is to suspend that person from all duties that require the care, custody, or control of a child during the pendency of the criminal action against the person.

Last updated November 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM

History

Effective: November 10, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Chapter 3302-89 Transfers of Territory

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-89-01 General policies of the state board of education in a request for transfer of territory under section 3311.06 or 3311.24 of the Revised Code.

(A) The rules under Chapter 3302-89 of the Administrative Code apply to the request for a transfer of territory following municipal annexation under section 3311.06 of the Revised Code or a petition for transfer of territory under section 3311.24 of the Revised Code.

(B) The rules under Chapter 3302-89 of the Administrative Code do not apply to the transfer of territory following municipal annexation when the district in which the territory is located is a party to an annexation agreement with a city school district under section 3311.06 of the Revised Code. Further, the use of the term "agreement" in Chapter 3302-89 of the Administrative Code does not mean "annexation agreement" as defined in division (A)(4) of section 3311.06 of the Revised Code.

(C) The state board of education shall require the boards of education affected by a request for transfer of territory to enter into good faith negotiations when it is required by sections 3311.06 and 3311.24 of the Revised Code.

(D) In situations where agreement has been reached between respective boards of education, the terms of agreement should be sent to the state board of education with reasonable dispatch. In those situations where agreement does not exist, the state board of education shall thoroughly examine the facilitator's report, pursuant to paragraph (A)(8) of rule 3302-89-04 of the Administrative Code. If the state board of education determines that the negotiations were not held in good faith, the transfer request shall be remanded back to the districts for further negotiations for a period not to exceed one year. However, no transfer request shall be remanded more than once to the districts. If the state board determines that negotiations were held in good faith, but no agreement reached; or if negotiations were held the second time on the same transfer request and no agreement reached, then the state board of education shall thoroughly examine the stated reasons for and against the requested transfer and provide due process to all parties involved as set forth in paragraph (E) of rule 3302-89-02 of the Administrative Code.

(E) A request for the transfer of territory for school purposes which previously has been disapproved by the state board of education shall be reconsidered only if the state board of education determines that significant change has taken place subsequent to the filing of the original request and at least two years have elapsed since the state board of education disapproved the request.

(F) A request for transfer of territory shall be considered upon its merit with primary consideration given to the present and ultimate good of the pupils in the affected districts.

Last updated February 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

History

Effective: February 10, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-89-04

(A) Negotiation process

(1) The first negotiation session shall be set within thirty days of the receipt of the school district's notification of the transfer request.

(2) The date, time, and place of the negotiation sessions shall be mutually agreed upon by the participating districts.

(3) A record of at least the time, place, and date of each session shall be kept by each school district represented.

(4) Any board of education may request assistance from the state board of education. Upon request, the superintendent of public instruction shall designate one or more department employees to provide assistance.

(5) District superintendents and/or their designees shall comprise the negotiating teams. Teams shall be limited to three persons each. By mutual consent, up to three observers for each team may be present.

(6) If agreements are not reached within one hundred twenty days, a mutually agreed upon facilitator with a public education background and/or experience shall be selected within thirty days. The cost of the facilitator shall be shared equally by the parties involved. If the parties fail to agree upon a facilitator, the state board of education shall name one.

(7) Agreements reached shall be adopted by each board of education involved. A copy of the resolution and the negotiated agreement shall be transmitted by each board of education to the state board of education.

(8) In the event agreements are not reached within a year from the initial negotiation session, the facilitator shall issue to the state board of education a record of the good faith efforts of all parties involved in the negotiations.

(B) The negotiations process shall strive for the realization of the following goals:

(1) Written delineation of the present and future educational needs of the pupils in each of the school districts;

(2) A written review of the educational, financial, and territorial stability of each district affected by the transfer; and

(3) A statement of assurance of appropriate educational programs, services, and opportunities for all the pupils in each participating district, and adequate planning for the facilities needed to provide these programs, services, and opportunities.

(1) Share revenues from the property included in the territory to be transferred;

(2) Establish cooperative programs between the participating districts;

(3) Establish mechanisms for the settlement of any future boundary disputes; and

(4) No tax revenue to the receiving district from the territory transferred for a period of time.

(D) Before the state board of education may hold a hearing on a transfer, or approve or disapprove any such transfer, it must receive the following items:

(1) A resolution requesting approval of the transfer, passed by at least one of the school districts whose territory would be affected by the transfer, if the transfer request is pursuant to section 3311.06 of the Revised Code;

(2) A resolution requesting approval of the transfer, passed by the school district submitting the proposal, if the transfer request is initiated by a board of education pursuant to section 3311.24 of the Revised Code;

(3) Evidence determined to be sufficient by the state board of education to show that good faith negotiations have taken place or that the district requesting the transfer has made a good faith effort to hold such negotiations; and

(4) If any negotiations took place, a signed statement is required by every school district board of education that has participated in the negotiations, listing the terms agreed upon and the points on which no agreement could be reached.

Last updated February 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

History

Effective: February 10, 2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-89-02

(A) Initial requests by school district or a board of education

(1) A school district may request a transfer of certain territory for school purposes under section 3311.06 of the Revised Code by sending an initial letter requesting the land transfer to the state board of education and including copies of:

(a) The resolution of the requesting board of education;

(b) Each annexation ordinance identified by number;

(d) Evidence that good faith negotiations occurred or requesting board of education made good faith efforts to host negotiations; and

(e) If negotiations occurred and the parties did not reach an agreement, a statement signed by all participating boards listing the terms agreed on and the points on which no agreement could be reached.

(2) Under the provisions of section 3311.24 of the Revised Code, if the board of education of a city or exempted village school district deems it advisable to transfer territory from such district to an adjoining city, exempted village, or county school district, then the board of education of the district in which the proposal originates shall file the request, along with a map showing the boundaries of the territory proposed to be transferred, with the state board of education prior to the first day of April in any even-numbered year.

The board of education must file copies of the documents set forth in paragraphs (A)(1)(a) to (A)(1)(e) of this rule when it files the proposal.

(3) Upon receipt of a negotiated agreement, the state board of education shall determine whether to approve the agreement and adopt a resolution. The state board of education may conduct a hearing before determining whether to approve or disapprove the negotiated agreement.

(B) Request by person(s)

(1) A person(s) interested in requesting a transfer of territory from one school district to another, for school purposes, pursuant to section 3311.24 of the Revised Code, may petition to do so through the resident board of education.

(2) The board of education of the district in which such a proposal originates, regardless of its position on the proposed transfer, shall file the proposal, together with a map showing the boundaries of the territories proposed to be transferred, with the state board of education prior to the first day of April in any even-numbered year.

(3) The board of education of the district in which the proposal originates by petition of qualified electors residing within the portion of the school district proposed to be transferred shall cause the board of elections to check the sufficiency of signatures on the petition and shall notify the state board of education of such determination.

(C) A school district or a party initiating a request for transfer of territory shall serve a copy of the request on the school district(s) affected by the proposed transfer and shall indicate such service on the request which is filed with the state board of education.

(D) Upon receipt of the initial request for a transfer of territory under section 3311.06 or division (A) of section 3311.24 of the Revised Code, or upon determination by the state board of education that negotiations pursuant to rule 3301-89-04 of the Administrative Code have failed to produce an agreement, the state board of education shall send to each of the school districts involved in the proposed land transfer a notice of the opportunity to submit a position statement within thirty days of the parties receiving the notice . Additionally, the state board of education will obtain the most recent district-level report cards developed pursuant to section 3302.03 of the Revised Code from the department of education and workforce for each of the involved school districts.

(E) After the involved school districts and petitioner(s) complete and send it to the state board of education, the state board of education will serve copies on the other school district(s) and petitioner(s) affected by the proposed transfer . The state board of education will then provide the parties with the opportunity to supplement their position statements within ten days of receiving copies of all the parties' position statements .

(F) The board will notify the parties of the opportunity for hearing. If a request for a hearing is subsequently received by the state board of education, a hearing officer shall be appointed and a hearing date shall be established by the hearing officer and the parties interested in participating in the hearing..If a hearing is not requested, any position statements received by the state board of education, as well as the report card and five-year forecast obtained in paragraph (D) of this rule, will be presented to the board at its next regularly scheduled meeting, and the board will make a determination whether to approve the proposed transfer based on an evidentiary review.

(G) The data and documents received by the state board of education under this chapter shall become part of the record of the hearing for consideration by the hearing officer.

(H) In making a report and recommendation to the state board of education, the hearing officer shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 3301-89 of the Administrative Code. Within thirty days after the conclusion of the hearing on the proposed transfer, the hearing officer should submit to the state board of education a report and recommendation.

(1) Upon receipt of the hearing officer's report and recommendation, the state board of education shall mail it to the school districts and any other affected parties.

(2) Upon receipt of the hearing officer's report and recommendation, the affected parties will have ten days to submit written objections to the report to the state board of education.

Any party that files objections shall serve a copy of the objections on all affected parties.

(3) Any affected party may file a response to the objections. Such response must be filed with the state board of education within ten days after the objections are mailed to the state board of education, and a copy must be served on all other affected parties.

(I) After the time for filing objections and responses has ended, the state board education will then consider the hearing officer's report and recommendation, objections, and responses, and adopt a resolution which approves, disapproves, or modifies the recommendation of the hearing officer. The decision of the state board of education will be made solely on the record of the hearing, the report of the hearing officer and any objections or responses filed by the parties.

(J) When a determination concerning a transfer of territory will be made by the state board of education, the state board of education shall notify the school districts and other affected parties of the time and place the matter will be considered by the state board of education.

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History

Effective: April 20, 2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03

Ohio Adm.Code 3302-89-03 Factors to be considered by a hearing officer appointed to hear a request for transfer of territory under section 3311.06 or 3311.24 of the Revised Code.

(A) A hearing officer appointed to hear a transfer request under section 3311.06 or 3311.24 of the Revised Code shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 3301-89 of the Administrative Code.

(B) Factors that a hearing officer shall consider in hearing any request for a transfer of territory for school purposes include, but are not necessarily limited to:

(1) Documented agreements made by public agencies involved in municipal annexation proceedings should be honored;

(2) A previous agreement entered into by the school districts concerned should be honored unless all concerned districts agree to amend it;

(3) The statement signed by the school district boards of education after negotiations as required by rule 3301-89-04 of the Administrative Code;

(4) There should not be undue delay in requesting a transfer for school purposes after a territory has been annexed for municipal purposes;

(5) The transfer shall not cause, preserve, or increase racial isolation;

(6) All school district territories should be contiguous unless otherwise authorized by law;

(7) School district boundary lines that have existed for a long period of time should not be changed if substantial upheaval results because of long-held loyalties by the parties involved;

(8) The pupil loss of the relinquishing district should not be such that the educational program of that district is severely impaired;

(9) The fiscal resources acquired should be commensurate with the educational responsibilities assumed;

(10) The educational facilities of districts should be effectively utilized; and

(11) The preference of the residents with school-age children who live in the territory sought to be transferred to another school district shall be considered if evidence establishing that preference is admitted, provided the articulated reasons are not contrary to existing statutes or rules.

Last updated April 21, 2026 at 8:09 AM

History

Effective: April 20, 2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03