OAR 584-050-0150
Criminal Records and Professional Conduct Background Check

(1)

An applicant must submit one fingerprint card for checking Oregon and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history records under the following conditions:

(a)

First placement in a field experience once admitted to an Oregon approved educator-preparation program;

(b)

First placement in a field experience in any Oregon public school if completing an educator preparation program by an out-of-state provider;

(c)

First time Oregon licensure; or

(d)

Reinstatement of a license that has been expired more than three years prior to the date the application form and full fee have been submitted for reinstatement.

(2)

An applicant may only be fingerprinted through the process described in subsection (1) of this rule. A criminal background check conducted through fingerprints by any former employer, licensing board or by the Oregon Department of Education does not satisfy the requirements of this rule.

(3)

Out of state applicants, or previously licensed Oregon educators returning from living outside of the state may also be subject to internet searches or previous employment checks.

Source: Rule 584-050-0150 — Criminal Records and Professional Conduct Background Check, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=584-050-0150 (accessed May 26, 2025).

584–050–0002
Exercise of Commission Authority 584–050–0005
Criteria for Granting Licenses 584–050–0006
Criteria for Denying Issuance, Clearance or Reinstatement of Licenses 584–050–0009
Procedures for Disciplinary Action in Certain Cases 584–050–0012
Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Checks 584–050–0015
Reinstatement of Suspended, Revoked, or Surrendered License or Registration Generally 584–050–0016
Reinstatement of Suspended License, Registration, or Right to Apply for a License or Registration 584–050–0018
Reinstatement of Revoked License, Registration, or Right to Apply for a License, Certificate or Registration 584–050–0019
Termination of Probation 584–050–0020
Suspension for Resignation in Violation of Contract 584–050–0021
Reinstatement of Right to Apply for a License Following Revocation of a Provisional License 584–050–0027
Surrender of License or Registration 584–050–0030
Serving Without Proper Licensure 584–050–0035
Requirements for Licenses, Registrations or Certifications While Employed 584–050–0040
Expiration and Continued Use of Expired Licenses and Registrations 584–050–0100
Fingerprinting of Subject Individuals 584–050–0125
Letters of Informal Reproval 584–050–0150
Criminal Records and Professional Conduct Background Check

May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Rule 584-050-0150 — Criminal Records and Professional Conduct Background Check, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=584-050-0150 (last accessed May 10, 2025).