Ohio Admin. Code 4765-1-04 - Military provisions related to processing EMS applications

Processing of armed forces applications.

(A) For the purpose of this rule, the following shall apply:

(1) "Active duty" means active duty pursuant to an executive order of the president of the United States, an act of congress of the United States, or section 5919.29 or 5923.21 of the Revised Code.

(2) "Armed forces" shall have the same meaning as in section 5903.01 of the Revised Code.

(3) "Certificate" means a certificate to practice or teach issued in accordance with sections 4765.23 and/or 4765.30 of the Revised Code and Chapters 4765-8 and/ or 4765-18 of the Administrative Code.

(4) "Veteran" shall have the same meaning as in section 5903.01 of the Revised Code.

(B) Processing of armed forces applications.

(1) (A) The division shall track and monitor each application for a certificate that has been received from an applicant who is a:

(a) (1) Veteran;

(b) (2) Member of the armed forces;

(c) (3) Spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces; or

(d) (4) Surviving spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces.

(2) (B) The division shall prioritize and expedite each application received from an applicant who is a:

(a) (1) Veteran;

(b) (2) Member of the armed forces;

(c) (3) Spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces; or

(d) (4) Surviving spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces.

(3) (C) Satisfactory evidence that the applicant is a veteran or member of the armed forces for the purposes of determining whether an applicant qualifies for an accommodation under Chapter 5903. of the Revised Code includes the applicant's official military identification card, official DD-214 separation document, or other official military documentation approved by the board. A marriage certificate may be required, in addition to evidence of status as a veteran or member of the armed forces, if the applicant is a spouse or surviving spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces. Other documentation may be required as approved by the board.

(4) (D) In order to expedite the processing of complete applications, especially for individuals facing imminent deployment, the division shall accept necessary information in support of the application by electronic and other appropriate means.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 4765-1-04

Effective: 4/1/2019
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 1/11/2019 and 12/31/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.11, 5903.04
Rule Amplifies: 4765.11, 5903.04
Prior Effective Dates: 04/07/2015