Deadline to complete legally required PD for license renewal

FLEXIBILITY FOR CURRENT EDUCATORS WHOSE LICENSES WERE PREVIOUSLY SET TO EXPIRE JULY 1, 2020 The Ohio Department of Education is providing flexibility regarding the licensure renewal deadline. With the passage of House Bill 197 of the 133rd General Assembly, the coronavirus relief bill, flexibility has been provided to educators regarding the renewal of credentials previously set to expire on July 1, 2020. Under this law, the period for educators to complete their renewal requirements and renew their licenses has been extended to Dec.1, 2020. Educators will need to complete their legally required professional development by Dec. 1, 2020, or an additional three semester hours of professional development will be required for renewal. Educators may need to adjust their individual professional development plans as needed. Educators are encouraged to complete their renewals as soon as they are ready to allow adequate time for processing and to avoid a gap in licensure. Please note that these extensions do not apply to any educator whose license, certificate or permit is suspended as of June 30, 2020.