Professional Report

The State Board considers the hearing officer’s Report and Recommendation and any objections

filed at the next scheduled State Board meeting after the time for filing objections has passed. The

State Board may act upon the report and recommendation or remand the matter to the hearing

officer for further proceedings. The State Board can approve, modify or reject the hearing officer’s

Report and Recommendation regarding disciplinary action.

How does the State Board determine whether to take a disciplinary action?

The State Board of Education votes on what, if any, disciplinary action it will impose after

considering the hearing officer’s Report and Recommendation and any timely filed objections. The

State Board adopts a written Resolution setting forth the State Board’s order regarding any

disciplinary action imposed pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3319.31, 3319.15 or 3319.151.

What if an educator disagrees with the State Board’s order regarding a disciplinary action?

The educator has the right to appeal the State Board’s disciplinary action by filing a notice of appeal

with the Department of Education and the court of common pleas in his/her county of residence or

county in which the educator’s business is located. The written appeal must be filed with the

appropriate court of common pleas within 15 days of the State Board’s resolution being mailed to the

educator.

Can an educator apply for licensure after a prior disciplinary action?

Unless the State Board specifically orders an educator ineligible to apply for licensure after imposing

a disciplinary action, an educator may apply for a new license. Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-

73-24 governs the process regarding a person applying for a license after a prior disciplinary action.

If an educator requests to be licensed by the State Board after any disciplinary action is taken by any

professional licensing entity, the educator must provide evidence showing a change in circumstance

exists which makes licensure by the State Board appropriate. The State Superintendent of Public

Instruction will weigh the evidence submitted to establish a change in circumstance against the need