La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CLXXI-107

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section CLXXI-107 - Suspension and Revocation of Teaching Authorizations Due to Participation in Cheating

A. A Louisiana teaching authorization shall be suspended and revoked if the individual holding the teaching authorization has been found by the LDE to have participated in cheating, as defined in LAC 28:CXXXI.903. If the Louisiana teaching authorization of an individual has expired, and the individual has been found to have participated in cheating, this information shall be reported to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Clearinghouse by the LDE. Such individuals will be notified per the process outlined in this Section.

B. When the department has determined that any teacher or administrator has been found to have participated in cheating, the following process shall take place.

1. Departmental staff shall attempt to contact the teacher or administrator with notification that the department has information regarding his/her participation in cheating and is proceeding under this policy to suspend the teaching authorization.

2. The teacher or administrator shall have 10 working days from the date of notification to provide verification that he/she has not been found to have participated in cheating. This opportunity for response is intended as a check against mistaken identity or other incorrect information and the requested verification may be provided through a telephone conversation or written correspondence.

3. If the teacher or administrator cannot be reached, suspension of the teaching authorization shall proceed, as will all other steps in the process outlined in this policy.

4. If the department determines that a teacher or administrator was found to have participated in cheating, the teaching authorization shall be suspended. The board, the educator, and the employing school system shall be notified that the teaching authorization has been suspended pending official board action per revocation proceedings.

5. The educator or administrator shall be notified by any appropriate means that his/her teaching authorization has been suspended and that the authorization will be revoked unless documentation is provided verifying that he/she was not found to have participated in cheating.

6. If the department subsequently determines that the teacher or administrator did not participate in cheating, such action shall be communicated to the department and/or the board through documentation provided by the department. The board may receive such information and may order reinstatement of the teaching authorization.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXXI-107

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 442135 (12/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10), (11), and (15), 17:7(6), 17:10, 17:22(6), 17:391.1-391.10, and 17:411.