Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4501 - Department of Public Safety - Administration and Director
Chapter 4501-7 - Commercial Driver Training Schools
Section 4501-7-38 - Process for armed forces applications

(A) The driver training program office tracks and monitors "Driver Training Instructor Applications" and "renewal requirements" that have been received from veterans or members of the armed forces and/or spouses or surviving spouses of veterans or members of the armed forces.

(B) The department prioritizes and expedites completed "Driver Training Instructor Applications" and "renewal requirements" for veterans and members of the armed forces, and spouses or surviving spouses of veterans or members of the armed forces within two business days of the receipt of a completed "Driver Training Instructor Application" or "renewal requirements." An application is considered complete only when all requirements as set forth in rule 4501-7-05 of the Administrative Code, are met and the documentation as required in paragraph (C) of this rule has been provided to the department.

(C) Satisfactory evidence that the applicant or applicant's spouse is a veteran or member of the armed forces includes the applicant's official military identification card, official DD-214 separation document, or other official military documentation approved by the director of the department. A marriage certificate may be required, in addition to evidence of status as a veteran or member of the armed forces, if the applicant is the spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces.

(D) In order to expedite the processing of applications and renewals, especially for individuals facing imminent deployment, the department shall accept necessary information in support of the applications by electronic and other appropriate means.