Section 1209. Disqualifications.--No teacher's certificate shall be granted to any person who:
(1) ((1) deleted by amendment July 9, 2013, P.L.408, No.59)
(2) Does not have a good moral character.
(3) Engages in the illegal use of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages. An applicant for certification may overcome the disqualification under this paragraph and receive a teaching certificate if the applicant is reviewed by the Department of Education pursuant to the requirement of paragraph (2) and determined to be of good moral character.
Compiler's Note: See the preamble to Act 59 of 2013 in the appendix to this act for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
Compiler's Note: Section 24 of Act 104 of 2010, which amended section 1209, provided that any regulations that are inconsistent with Act 104 are hereby abrogated to the extent of the inconsistency.
Compiler's Note: Section 4 of Act 123 of 2010, which amended section 1209, provided that any regulations that are inconsistent with Act 123 are hereby abrogated to the extent of the inconsistency.