Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 21, May 25, 2024
Section 351.5 - Appeals from denial of a hearing(a) Where the board refuses to give an employe a hearing under sections 1151 or 1122 of the School Code (24 P. S. §§ 11-1151 or 11-1122), the employe may appeal to the Secretary within 30 days after receipt by registered mail of the written notice of the decision of the board or may file upon receipt of actual written notice of the denial of a hearing, whichever comes first.(b) The procedures prescribed in § 351.4(a)-(c) (relating to rules of practice and procedures for teacher tenure appeals filed with the Secretary) shall be followed for the hearings described in subsection (a).(c) The hearings described in subsection (a) shall be held for the purpose of determining the nature of the action by the board and determining the professional employe status of the appellant.(d) Argument shall be heard at the discretion of the hearing examiner.The provisions of this § 351.5 adopted March 31, 1978, effective 4/1/1978, 8 Pa.B. 830.