(a) Submission of Renewal Applications. All applications for renewal must be submitted through TJJD's certification system.     
      (b) Training Documentation. The department or facility must use TJJD's certification system to document continuing education received by individuals seeking a certification renewal.     
      (c) Criminal History Checks. A certification renewal application must include verification that the applicant for certification currently meets the criminal history standards set forth in this chapter.     
      (d) Deadline for Submission of Renewal Application.      
        (1) Renewal applications:                  (A) must be submitted before the end of an officer's certification period; and                   (B) may not be submitted earlier than 30 days before the end of the officer's certification period.         
        (2) If an application to renew an officer's certification has not been submitted by the end of the officer's certification period plus any applicable grace period or extension, the officer's certification expires.       
      (e) Approval of Applications.      
        (1) TJJD reviews information contained in a renewal application to determine whether the officer has met the requirements to be granted a renewed certification.       
        (2) TJJD may request additional information or documentation when reviewing an application. The department or facility must respond to such requests within 14 calendar days. If the department or facility fails to respond within 14 calendar days, the officer is ineligible to perform the duties of a certified officer and may not count in any staff-to-juvenile ratio.       
      (f) Denial of Applications. Any individual whose application is denied because TJJD has determined a certification renewal will not be granted may not perform the duties of a certified officer or be employed in any position requiring certification.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §344.864 adopted to be effective February 1, 2018, 42 TexReg 5688