(1) The board of public education shall conduct the hearing as provided in ARM 10.57.603 and in compliance with Title 2, chapter 4, part 6, MCA.

(2) On appeal the burden is on the appellant to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the appellant satisfies the statutory criteria for issuance of a teacher, specialist or administrator license.

(3) In cases in which the superintendent of public instruction has denied issuance or renewal of a teacher, specialist or administrator license under 20-4-104, MCA, the board of public education may require the appellant to undergo a mental or physical examination by a physician or health professional designated by the board.  In cases in which the superintendent of public instruction has denied issuance of a new license, the examination shall be at the appellant's expense.  In cases in which the superintendent of public instruction has denied issuance of a renewal license, the examination shall be at the superintendent of public instruction's expense.  The report of examination shall be admissible evidence in the appeal proceedings before the board, subject to the appellant's right to cross-examine the maker of the report.