49-5-417 - Automatic revocation of licensure for certain criminal offenses.

49-5-417. Automatic revocation of licensure for certain criminal offenses.

(a)  The state board of education shall automatically revoke the license of a licensed teacher or administrator without the right to a hearing upon receiving verification of the identity of the teacher or administrator together with a certified copy of a criminal record showing that the teacher or school administrator has been convicted of any offense listed in § 39-13-532, § 39-17-417, or § 40-35-501(i)(2).

(b)  The board shall notify persons whose licenses are subject to automatic revocation at least thirty (30) days prior to the board meeting at which the revocation shall occur.

[Acts 2007, ch. 432, § 1.]