§ 20-2-984.1. Professional Standards Commission — Adoption of Standards of Performance and a Code of Ethics
It shall be the duty of the commission, by regulation, to adopt standards of performance and a code of ethics for educators. The standards of performance and code of ethics shall represent standards of performance and conduct which are generally accepted by educators of this state. In adopting regulations as provided in this Code section, […]
§ 20-2-989.10. Collective Bargaining Not Permitted or Fostered
Nothing in this part shall be construed to permit or foster collective bargaining as part of the state rules or local unit of administration policies. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-989.10 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3303, § 1.
§ 20-2-984.2. Professional Standards Commission — Reports of Criminal Offenses to Local Boards of Education; Requests by Local Boards for Investigation; Immunity
Superintendents, associate or assistant superintendents, or directors of personnel shall make an immediate written report to the local board of education upon receiving a written report from any identified school system personnel or parent or custodian of a child enrolled in the school system that any school system educator employed by the local unit of […]
§ 20-2-989.11. Appeals to State Board of Education
Appeals from the decision of the local unit of administration to the State Board of Education shall be governed by state board policy and Code Section 20-2-1160. History. Code 1981, § 20-2-989.11 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3303, § 1; Ga. L. 2012, p. 775, § 20/HB 942.
§ 20-2-984.3. Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary Investigations of Violations; Requirement for Automatic Investigation; Investigation of Sexual Offenses
Upon receipt of a written request from a local board, the state board, or one or more individual residents of this state, the commission shall be authorized to investigate: Alleged violations by an educator of any law of this state pertaining to educators or the profession of education; Alleged violations by an educator of the […]
§ 20-2-984.4. Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary Investigations; Powers of Investigator; Limitations; Notice; Change of Address; Withdrawal of Application
If the commission agrees to investigate matters reported under Code Section 20-2-984.2 or Code Section 20-2-984.3, an investigator of the commission shall conduct a preliminary investigation of the reported matters to determine if probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action. Prior to beginning such investigation, the commission shall send written notification to the local board […]
§ 20-2-984.5. Professional Standards Commission — Preliminary Investigations; Disciplinary Actions; Hearings; Consultative Services
After a preliminary investigation authorized by Code Section 20-2-984.4, the commission shall review the report of the investigator and either determine that no further action need be taken or recommend that a particular disciplinary action be imposed. This determination shall be made no later than the commission’s regularly scheduled meeting next occurring after 60 days […]
§ 20-2-985. Professional Standards Commission — Selection of Chairman; Calling of Meetings; Quorum; Minutes; Annual Report
The Governor shall annually select a chairman from the membership of the commission. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman or upon the request in writing of a majority of the commission. A majority of such quorum shall have authority to act upon any matter properly brought before the commission. The commission […]
§ 20-2-986. Professional Standards Commission — Reimbursement; Retention of Income and Benefit Rights by Members Employed by State Agency or Political Subdivision; Reimbursement for Employee’s Performance of Duties as Commission Member
Members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services but shall, upon approval by the chairman, be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official commission business as provided by Code Section 45-7-20. No member of the commission, with the exception of members of the executive committee of […]
§ 20-2-987. Professional Standards Commission — Executive Secretary; Employees’ Membership in State Retirement Systems; Transfer of Property and Employees to Commission; Commission Substitute for Department of Education
The commission shall appoint an executive secretary who shall serve as the secretary and executive officer of the commission. Such executive secretary shall be compensated in an amount fixed by the commission. The executive secretary shall have the authority to employ such professional and clerical personnel as may be necessary to carry out the duties […]