Pre-Service Teacher Permit & Background Checks

All students entering the field must have an active Pre-Service Teacher Permit issued by the State Board of Education Ohio.

*Please note: policies may change depending on Ohio State requirements.

STEPS to complete the OHIO STATE REQUIREMENT – Pre-ServiceTeacher Permit: With passage of House Bill 33, any individual enrolled in a course that is part of an educator preparation program that leads to an Ohio teaching license and will be in an Ohio P-12 classroom as part of the course is required to obtain a Pre-Service Teacher Permit.  Note: only the Pre-Service Teacher Permit will be accepted for this requirement. 

Follow the steps below to complete the application process:

1. BCI/FBI:  Prior to applying for a Pre-Service Teacher Permit, you must have a current BCI/FBI on file with ODE.  The State only accepts background checks that are completed within one year and are coded 3319.  This code is specific to School Districts.  We understand this will require you to complete two BCI/FBI checks: one for your medical placement (coded 4753) and one for your student teaching placement (coded 3319).  Please contact LSSC to schedule an appointment online: Click HERE
2. Background Check Returned/Application Process: Once you background check is returned, you can complete the application for the Pre-Service Teacher Permit on the OHID website.  For further details and to apply: CLICK HERE.
3. Check your Status.  You should log into OHID weekly to check the status of your application.  It is your responsibility to keep the process moving forward.  Once you have received your credential, please notify OFS.

Additional Information:

LSSC (Academic Coaching) in Julka Hall, room 170, is OPEN by appointment only for background checks.  Please follow the link below to schedule an appointment for the BCI/FBI check.  

To schedule an appointment, go to the LSSC website for information. 

**All Final Year Students use code: 3319 (SLP Students must complete two background checks one with code: 4753 (medical placement) and one with code 3319 (student teaching placement/permit).  Send a copy to ODE and OFS.

Payment & Documentation: Students can pay with a credit card in the LSSC office.  **Bring a valid State ID/Driver's License and you must know your Social Security #**

For all non academic prerequisite requirements, CLICK HERE.

To contact an Advisor, CLICK HERE.