OH SB361

Expands eligibility for U.S. Armed Forces veterans to teach without state licensure by removing the three-year discharge deadline and allowing those with 48+ months of active duty service to qualify.

Requires veterans to meet at least one condition: possess a letter from a former commanding officer stating teaching qualification, hold a master training specialist Navy certification, serve as a training officer or lead instructor, or hold rank as noncommissioned officer, warrant officer, or senior enlisted person.

Reduces educational requirement from a baccalaureate degree to 60 college credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA from accredited institutions and requires demonstrated subject matter mastery as determined by the school governing authority.

Extends eligibility to school governing authorities including boards of education, community schools, and STEM schools, and mandates assignment of a mentor with valid educator license and three years teaching experience for at least the first two years of employment.

Maintains criminal background check requirements and allows the superintendent of public instruction to revoke teaching rights after investigation if the individual lacks competency or fails to meet requirements.