The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) distributed a bulletin on July 18 that included information on a district's ability to hire non-bachelor's degree substitute teachers before House Bill (HB) 583 becomes law on Sept. 23.
In the bulletin, ODE highlights an important element of continuing law that allows districts to conditionally employ applicants for substitute teaching licenses for up to 60 days from the date of their application. This means that beginning Aug. 1, districts can hire and employ substitutes under the two-year temporary flexibility from HB 583, on a conditional basis, for up to 60 days.
ODE will begin accepting applications for the new Temporary Non-Bachelor's Substitute Teaching License on Aug. 1. This will allow schools and districts to begin employing individuals seeking this credential if they meet certain conditions.
The link above provides valuable information from ODE, but if you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me Katie at katie@oasbo-ohio.org.