Teacher Disciplinary Proceedings
The State Board for Educator Certification is responsible for enforcing the Educator’s Code of Ethics pursuant to Texas Education Code § 21.041. The Code of Ethics is promulgated in Texas Administrative Code § 247.2 and prohibits a teacher from:
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Engaging in deceptive or fraudulent practices;
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Misappropriating school property or privileges;
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Accepting gifts that impair personal judgment;
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Revealing confidential information about a student;
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Physically mistreating a student; and
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Sexual misconduct.
Under 192 Texas Administrative Code § 249.15, the Board may reprimand, restrict, suspend or revoke a teacher’s license upon a determination based on satisfactory evidence that th e teacher has
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Conducted school activities in violation of law;
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Violated a provision of the educator's code of ethics;
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Failed to report child abuse; or
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Abandoned a contract in violation of the Education Code.
Furthermore, the Board of Educator Certification may revoke a teacher’s license for conviction of a felony offense involving a minor, Texas Education Code § 21.058.
The complaint and investigation process is the first step in the disciplinary process administered by the Board of Educator Certification, 19 Texas Administrative Code § 249.14. If the Board seeks to discipline a teacher, the teacher has a right to an Administrative Hearing before SOAH in accordance with Subchapter C and E or Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code. |
