Restrictions on applications for certification after the surrender, revocation or denial of certificate; definition

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15-534.02. Restrictions on applications for certification after the surrender, revocation or denial of certificate; definition

A. A person shall not submit an application for certification with the state board of education for a period of five years if any of the following occurs:

1. The person surrenders a certificate issued by the state board of education.

2. The person's certificate is revoked by the state board of education on grounds of immoral or unprofessional conduct pursuant to rules adopted by the state board of education pursuant to section 15-203.

3. The state board of education prohibits a noncertificated person from employment in a school district or charter school as described in section 15-505 for a period of five years.

B. If a person's application for certification is denied by the state board of education on grounds of immoral or unprofessional conduct pursuant to rules adopted by the state board of education pursuant to section 15-203, the state board of education shall determine that the person is prohibited from submitting an application for certification for a specified period up to five years.

C. The periods of time prescribed in subsections A and B of this section begin on the date that the state board of education accepts a surrendered certificate, makes a final decision to revoke a certificate or makes a final determination to deny an application for certification.

D. A person against whom the state board of education has taken disciplinary action pursuant to section 15-550 is not eligible to apply for certification with the state board of education.

E. The department of education shall not process an application for certification submitted by a person who is prohibited from submitting an application pursuant to subsection A, B or D of this section.

F. For the purposes of this section, " noncertificated person" has the same meaning prescribed in section 15-505.


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