§ 49-5-1001. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Teacher Code of Ethics.”
§ 49-5-1002. Legislative Findings
The general assembly finds and declares that: An educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of […]
§ 49-5-1003. Educator’s Obligations to Students
An educator shall strive to help each student realize the student’s potential as a worthy and effective member of society. An educator therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals. In fulfillment of this obligation to the student, an educator shall: Abide […]
§ 49-5-1004. Educator’s Obligations to the Education Profession
The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the highest ideals of professional service. In the belief that the quality of the services of the education profession directly influences the nation and its citizens, the educator shall exert every effort to raise professional standards, to promote a climate that […]
§ 49-5-1005. Public Access to Teacher Code of Ethics
The state board of education shall post the teacher code of ethics on its website.
§ 49-5-1006. Report of Breach of Teacher Code of Ethics — Failure to Report
An educator who has personal knowledge of a breach by another educator of the teacher code of ethics prescribed in §§ 49-5-1003 and 49-5-1004 shall report the breach to the educator’s immediate supervisor, director of schools, or local board of education within thirty (30) days of discovering the breach. Failure to report a breach of […]
§ 49-5-1007. Professional Development Training Concerning Teacher Code of Ethics
LEAs must conduct annual professional development training concerning the teacher code of ethics and its requirements. The professional development training shall address what constitutes unethical conduct.