ID S1323

Requires the Professional Standards Commission to permanently revoke teaching certificates and deny applications for persons convicted of specific felony offenses against children, including assault, battery, sexual abuse, murder, kidnapping, and trafficking offenses.

Provides an exception for persons holding certificates before July 1, 2020, who would become ineligible under the new provisions; such persons must be afforded a hearing and may receive an exception upon showing of just and reasonable cause.

Expands grounds for certificate denial, revocation, or suspension to include any felony conviction where the commission of the crime renders the certificated person unfit to teach or perform job duties.

Corrects code references in Idaho Code Sections 33-512 and 33-1209 related to teacher certification procedures and revocation processes.

Maintains existing hearing procedures and due process rights for all certificate actions, including the ability for affected individuals to appear with legal counsel and cross-examine witnesses.