(A) The state board of education may establish an annual teacher of the year recognition program for outstanding teachers.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 3319.67

  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(B) Notwithstanding division (A) of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code, a person or entity may make a voluntary contribution to the recognition program described in division (A) of this section.

(C) Notwithstanding division (A) of section 2921.43 of the Revised Code, a teacher who is recognized as a teacher of the year by the recognition program described in division (A) of this section may accept gifts and privileges as part of the recognition program.