ORS 342.143
Issuance of licenses and registrations


(1)

A teaching, personnel service or administrative license, or public charter school registration, may not be issued to any person until the person has attained the age of 18 years and has furnished satisfactory evidence of proper educational training.

(2)

The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may require an applicant for a teaching, personnel service or administrative license or for registration as a public charter school teacher or administrator to furnish evidence satisfactory to the commission of good moral character, mental and physical health, and such other evidence as the commission may deem necessary to establish the applicant’s fitness to serve as a teacher or administrator.

(3)

Without limiting the powers of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission under subsection (2) of this section:

(a)

A teaching, personnel service or administrative license, or a public charter school registration, may not be issued to any person who:

(A)

Has been convicted of a crime listed in ORS 163.095 (“Aggravated murder” defined), 163.107 (Murder in the first degree), 163.115 (Murder in the second degree), 163.185 (Assault in the first degree), 163.235 (Kidnapping in the first degree), 163.355 (Rape in the third degree), 163.365 (Rape in the second degree), 163.375 (Rape in the first degree), 163.385 (Sodomy in the third degree), 163.395 (Sodomy in the second degree), 163.405 (Sodomy in the first degree), 163.408 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree), 163.411 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree), 163.415 (Sexual abuse in the third degree), 163.425 (Sexual abuse in the second degree), 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree), 163.432 (Online sexual corruption of a child in the second degree), 163.433 (Online sexual corruption of a child in the first degree), 163.435 (Contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor), 163.445 (Sexual misconduct), 163.465 (Public indecency), 163.515 (Bigamy), 163.525 (Incest), 163.547 (Child neglect in the first degree), 163.575 (Endangering the welfare of a minor), 163.670 (Using child in display of sexually explicit conduct), 163.675 (1985 Replacement Part), 163.680 (1993 Edition), 163.684 (Encouraging child sexual abuse in the first degree), 163.686 (Encouraging child sexual abuse in the second degree), 163.687 (Encouraging child sexual abuse in the third degree), 163.688 (Possession of materials depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child in the first degree), 163.689 (Possession of materials depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child in the second degree), 164.325 (Arson in the first degree), 164.415 (Robbery in the first degree), 166.005 (Treason), 166.087 (Abuse of corpse in the first degree), 167.007 (Prostitution), 167.008 (Commercial sexual solicitation), 167.012 (Promoting prostitution), 167.017 (Compelling prostitution), 167.057 (Luring a minor), 167.062 (Sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct in live show), 167.075 (Exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor), 167.080 (Displaying obscene materials to minors), 167.090 (Publicly displaying nudity or sex for advertising purposes), 475.808 (Unlawful manufacture of hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of school), 475.810 (Unlawful delivery of hydrocodone), 475.812 (Unlawful delivery of hydrocodone within 1,000 feet of school), 475.818 (Unlawful manufacture of methadone within 1,000 feet of school), 475.820 (Unlawful delivery of methadone), 475.822 (Unlawful delivery of methadone within 1,000 feet of school), 475.828 (Unlawful manufacture of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school), 475.830 (Unlawful delivery of oxycodone), 475.832 (Unlawful delivery of oxycodone within 1,000 feet of school), 475.848 (Unlawful manufacture of heroin within 1,000 feet of school), 475.852 (Unlawful delivery of heroin within 1,000 feet of school), 475.868 (Unlawful manufacture of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school), 475.872 (Unlawful delivery of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school), 475.878 (Unlawful manufacture of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school), 475.880 (Unlawful delivery of cocaine), 475.882 (Unlawful delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of school), 475.888 (Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school), 475.890 (Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine), 475.892 (Unlawful delivery of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school), 475.904 (Unlawful manufacture or delivery of controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school) or 475.906 (Penalties for unlawful delivery to minors).

(B)

Has been convicted under ORS 161.405 (“Attempt” described) of an attempt to commit any of the crimes listed in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(C)

Has been convicted in another jurisdiction of a crime that is substantially equivalent, as defined by rule, to any of the crimes listed in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph.

(D)

Has had a teaching, personnel service or administrative license, or a public charter school registration, revoked in another jurisdiction for a reason that is substantially equivalent, as defined by rule, to a reason described in ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) and the revocation is not subject to further appeal. A person whose right to apply for a license or registration is denied under this subparagraph may apply for reinstatement of the right as provided in ORS 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) (4).

(b)

The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may refuse to issue a license or registration to any person who has been convicted of:

(A)

A crime involving the illegal use, sale or possession of controlled substances; or

(B)

A crime described in ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525).

(4)

In denying the issuance of a license or registration under this section, the commission shall follow the procedure set forth in ORS 342.176 (Complaint process) and 342.177 (Hearing and decision on charges). [1965 c.100 §352; 1971 c.743 §357; 1973 c.270 §7; 1979 c.744 §14; 1987 c.158 §58; 1987 c.503 §6; 1993 c.45 §158; 1993 c.301 §6; 1993 c.603 §2; 1995 c.446 §8; 1995 c.768 §14; 1997 c.383 §§11,11a; 1999 c.199 §8; 1999 c.308 §1; 2005 c.708 §52; 2007 c.575 §11; 2007 c.869 §10; 2007 c.876 §8; 2009 c.386 §4; 2011 c.151 §11; 2011 c.524 §21; 2011 c.681 §7; 2013 c.591 §11; 2015 c.245 §6; 2017 c.21 §50; 2019 c.635 §21]

Source: Section 342.143 — Issuance of licenses and registrations, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Rule authorizing denial of teaching license on grounds, inter alia, of gross neglect of duty and gross unfitness, and defining those concepts, is sufficient explanation of term “good moral character” when agency relies on those two aspects in denying license. Reguero v. Teacher Standards and Practices Comm., 312 Or 402, 822 P2d 1171 (1991)

342.120
Definitions for chapter
342.121
Teacher and administrator licensing
342.122
National Board Certification Fund
342.123
Knowledge of civil rights laws and ethical standards required
342.125
Types of licenses
342.127
Fees
342.130
Certain existing certificates and licenses not invalidated
342.136
Preliminary teaching license, personnel service license and administrative license
342.137
Distinguished teacher leader license
342.138
Professional teaching license, professional personnel service license and professional administrative license
342.143
Issuance of licenses and registrations
342.144
American Indian languages teaching license
342.147
Approval of educator preparation providers and educator preparation programs
342.153
Proficiency in Braille required for teaching license to provide education to blind students
342.165
Commission rules
342.173
Effect of employing certain persons
342.175
Grounds for discipline
342.176
Complaint process
342.177
Hearing and decision on charges
342.180
Appeal
342.183
Letters of informal reproval
342.192
Licensing requirements for out-of-state applicants
342.195
Teaching licenses based on experience in certain federal programs
342.200
Administrative licenses based on professional skills and experience
342.202
Administrator comprehensive leadership development system
342.203
Publication of list of teachers, administrators and teacher candidates subjected to discipline
342.208
Model career pathways for instructional assistants to become licensed teachers
342.223
Criminal records check
342.350
Commission established
342.360
Members
342.380
Organization
342.390
Meetings
342.410
Executive director
342.420
Member’s salary
342.425
Annual report on duties, powers and functions of commission
342.430
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Account
342.433
Definitions for ORS 342.433 to 342.449
342.437
Goal
342.443
Reports of longitudinal data
342.447
Plans for recruitment, admission, retention and graduation of diverse educators
342.448
Reports related to implementation of Educators Equity Act
342.449
Short title
342.455
Definition of “school nurse.”
342.465
Rules
342.475
School nurses
342.485
Commission to consult with and advise Oregon State Board of Nursing on school nursing
342.495
Holder of school nurse certificate qualified to conduct and coordinate health services program
342.513
Renewal or nonrenewal of contracts for following year
342.521
Contracts with teachers for return of part of salary prohibited
342.545
Termination of teacher’s contract
342.549
Administrator contracts
342.553
Discipline for resigning without providing required notice
342.608
Working hours for licensed personnel
342.610
Minimum salary for substitute teachers
342.664
Required ratio of pupils to staff holders of first aid cards
342.700
Policy on sexual harassment
342.704
Adoption of policies on sexual harassment required
342.708
ORS 342.700 and 342.704 not limitation on or prerequisite for other rights and remedies
342.721
Definitions for ORS 342.723 and 342.726
342.723
Prohibitions on school district employees
342.726
Curricula to include information on steroids and performance-enhancing substances
342.805
Short title
342.815
Definitions for ORS 342.805 to 342.937
342.835
Probationary teacher
342.840
Determination of length of service for probationary teacher
342.845
Contract teacher
342.850
Teacher evaluation
342.856
Core teaching standards
342.865
Grounds for dismissal or contract nonextension of contract teacher
342.875
Suspension
342.895
Contract teachers
342.905
Appeal procedure
342.910
Waiver of contract grievance claim if appeal of dismissal decision filed
342.930
Fair Dismissal Appeals Board
342.934
Procedure for reduction of teacher staff due to funding or administrative decision
342.937
Reimbursement for teacher dismissal costs
342.940
Educator Advancement Council
342.943
System of educator networks
342.953
Educator Advancement Fund
342.961
Internal investigations of employee misconduct or wrongdoing
342.965
Interchange of teachers
342.971
Educator Preparation Improvement Fund
342.974
Oregon Education Support Professional of the Year Program
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