Regards educator license grade bands

Updated grade band specifications to allow license renewal with either previous grade bands or current grade bands, with specific transition dates for licenses issued before and after October 3, 2023.

Established local professional development committees in school districts to review and approve coursework for license renewal, with specific composition requirements including majority classroom teacher representation.

Added requirement that professional development committees be established in school districts with exclusive bargaining representatives in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

Created new license categories including senior professional educator license (requires prior professional license and accomplished/distinguished performance level) and lead professional educator license (requires prior professional/senior license, distinguished performance level, and national board certification or master teacher criteria).

Created exemption from additional coursework requirements for consistently high-performing teachers and school counselors who have received top performance ratings for at least four of the past five years.

Set December 31, 2024 deadline for the state board to cease licensing school psychologists and transition them to licensure under Chapter 4732 of the Revised Code.

Changed grade band specifications from pre-kindergarten through eight, four through nine, or seven through twelve to pre-kindergarten through five, four through eight, or seven through twelve.