An educator should refrain from the abuse of alcohol or drugs during the course of professional practice. An educator should exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice. An educator should maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents, patrons, or businesses when accepting gifts, gratuities, favors, and additional compensation. Confidential Information - An educator should comply with state and federal laws and local school board policies relating to the confidentiality of student records, unless disclosure is required or permitted by law. Abandonment of Contract An educator should fulfill all terms and obligations detailed in the contract with the local board of education or education agency for the duration of the contract.
Unethical conduct includes the failure to make a required report.
An educator should demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized professional standards. The Professional Standards Commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny certificates, to issue a reprimand or warning, or to monitor the educator's conduct and performance after an investigation is held and notice and opportunity for a hearing are provided to the certificate holder. An individual whose certificate has been revoked, denied for disciplinary reasons, or suspended may not be employed as an educator, paraprofessional, aide, or substitute teacher.