(1) Pursuant to 20-4-110(2), MCA, requests to issue a letter of reprimand or to suspend or revoke an educator/ specialist license shall be brought before the Board of Public Education by only:

(a) an official action of the board of trustees of a local district for any licensed educator/specialist currently employed by that district or under contract or otherwise employed by that district at any time during the 12 months prior to the receipt by the Board of Public Education of the request to issue a letter of reprimand or to suspend or revoke; or

(b) the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(2) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may initiate a request to the Board of Public Education for discipline against an educator/specialist's license within 12 months from the date of receiving direct notification from a local school district board of trustees or from any other credible source.

(3) Requests shall specify whether a letter of reprimand, revocation, or suspension is sought and shall include:

(a) the specific charge(s) against the educator/specialist;

(b) the subsection of 20-4-110, MCA, under which the charge(s) is brought;

(c) an outline of the facts and evidence related to the charge(s); and

(d) a copy of the minutes documenting the trustees' decision to request a letter of reprimand or revocation or suspension of a license, if the request is made by the board of trustees.