P.R. Laws tit. 18, § 274i

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§ 274i. Public Education System Board of Appeals—Decision; time for issuance; notification; reconsideration

On or before the ninety (90) day after the conclusion to the hearing, the Board shall render its decision, on which at least two (2) of its members must concur, who shall sign the same. The decision may affirm, revoke or modify the order of the Secretary. The Board’s decision shall be notified by certified mail to the parties and their counsel to their last known address.

The decision or final resolution shall include and state the findings of fact separately if the same have not been waived, the conclusions of law on which the adjudication is founded, [and] the availability of the motion to reconsider or review, as the case may be. The decision or resolution shall be signed by the members of the Board. The decision or resolution shall advise of the right to request reconsideration or review of the same, stating the corresponding terms pursuant to §§ 2101 et seq. of Title 3. Once these requirements have been met, said terms shall be in effect.

The Board shall notify the final decision or resolution to the parties as soon as possible, by certified mail with receipt requested, and shall file a copy of the final decision or resolution and evidence of said notice. No party shall be required to comply with a final decision unless said party has been notified thereof.

The motion for reconsideration shall be jurisdictional in order to request judicial review.

History —June 30, 1965, No. 115, p. 321, § 10, renumbered as § 12 and amended on Aug. 28, 1991, No. 78, § 15.