§ 3319.393 — Educator profile database consultation

Ohio § 3319.393

• Jurisdiction: Ohio
• Title 33: Education-Libraries
• Ch. 3319: Schools - Superintendent; Teachers; Employees

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(A) Each school district and chartered nonpublic school shall include the following notice in boldface type in each employment application: "ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION2921.13OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE."

(B)(1) Each district and chartered nonpublic school shall consult the "educator profile" database maintained on the web site of the state board of education prior to making any hiring decision.

(2) After consulting the "educator profile" database, a district or chartered nonpublic school may further discern the employment, disciplinary, or criminal record of an applicant for employment in either or both of the following ways:

(a) Consulting the state board of education's office of professional conduct in accordance with section3319.319of the Revised Code to determine whether the individual has been the subject of either:

(i) Any notice to the superintendent of public instruction under section3314.40,3319.313,3326.24,3328.19, or5126.253of the Revised Code;

(ii) Any disciplinary actions conducted by the state board.

(b) Consulting any prior education-related employers of the individual.

(3) A district or chartered nonpublic school may require additional background checks other than the criminal records checks authorized under sections109.574to109.577of the Revised Code or those required under section3319.39or3319.391of the Revised Code for any applicant for employment or potential volunteer.

(C) A district or chartered nonpublic school may conditionally employ an individual pending the receipt of information sought in accordance with division (B)(2) of this section. Should that information indicate that the individual has engaged in conduct unbecoming to the teaching profession or has committed an offense that prevents, limits, or otherwise affects the applicant's employment with the district or school, the district or chartered nonpublic school may release the individual from employment.

Last updated September 12, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Legislative History

Effective: October 3, 2023 | Latest Legislation: House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly