Bill > HB1806

This bill establishes a process for educators whose professional credentials were revoked or surrendered to petition for removal from the educator misconduct registry, but only if their revocation was not related to criminal conduct. Specifically, individuals can submit a written petition to the Department of Education that includes grounds for removal, documentation of rehabilitation, and evidence that the revocation was not criminally related. The department must review the petition within 90 days and may grant removal if they determine the individual poses no current risk to students, the revocation was not based on criminal conduct, and removal is consistent with public interest. The bill also requires the department to conduct a biennial review of the registry to confirm accuracy, remove deceased individuals, and report findings to the state board of education. To ensure transparency and due process, the department must provide written notice of decisions, allow appeals, and publish anonymized data on registry removals. The state board of education is tasked with adopting rules to implement the petition and review processes, including criteria for removal and standards for periodic review. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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