days following the date of postmarked mailing or other notification, whichever is earlier,
from the section of the superintendent of public instruction's office responsible for
certification of the decision or order. A written notice of appeal is deemed filed upon actual
receipt during office hours by the section of the superintendent of public instruction's office
responsible for certification of the decision or order.
The written notice must set forth the reasons why the appellant believes their application
should have been granted or why their certificate should not be suspended or revoked, or
why the reprimand should not be issued whichever is applicable.
Following timely notice of appeal, the superintendent of public instruction shall appoint a
review officer who shall proceed as follows:
1.If the appeal does not involve good moral character, personal fitness, or unprofessional
conduct, the review officer shall review the application and appeal notice and may
request further written information including, but not limited to, an explanation from the
person or persons who initially reviewed the application of the reason(s) why the
application was denied. If the review officer deems it advisable, they shall schedule an
informal meeting with the appellant, the person or persons who denied the application,
and any other interested party designated by the review officer to receive oral
information concerning the application. Any such meeting must be held within thirty
calendar days of the date of receipt by the superintendent of public instruction of the
timely filed appeal notice.
2.If the appeal involves good moral character, personal fitness, or acts of unprofessional
conduct, the review officer shall schedule an informal meeting of the applicant or
education practitioner, the office of superintendent of public instruction, and/or counsel
for the applicant or education practitioner with the admissions and professional
conduct advisory committee. Such meeting shall be scheduled in accordance with the
calendar of meetings of the advisory committee. However, the notice of appeal must be
received at least thirty calendar days in advance of a scheduled meeting.
3.Send by certified mail a written decision (i.e., findings of fact and conclusions of law) on
the appeal within thirty calendar days from the date of post-marked mailing the timely
filed appeal notice or informal meeting, whichever is later. The review officer may
uphold, reverse, or modify the decision to deny the application, the order to reprimand,
or the order to suspend or revoke the certificate.
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