La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXXXI-1907

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024

Section CXXXI-1907 - Reporting Requirements

A. An LEA must notify the LDE upon the termination, resignation, or resignation in lieu of termination of an employee who holds a Louisiana educator credential within ten days of separation of service when the action results from:

1. arrest, criminal investigation, or conviction for an offense outlined in R.S. 15:587.1 or for any felony whatsoever;

2. LEA investigation for professional misconduct involving inappropriate behavior and/or communication with a student;

3. non-sex related acts or crimes committed against a child;

4. sexual misconduct that did not result in a criminal investigation; or

5. investigation and report of test irregularity and test security violation regarding cheating.

B. Upon receipt of LEA notification, the department will provide written notice to the educator who will have 10 days to submit verification of mistaken identity or to refute the violation.

C. Information provided to the LDE or BESE via an unsolicited source may be verified and appropriate sanctions imposed. The educator will have 10 days to provide proof of mistaken identity or misinformation prior to official action.

D. If a conviction or information upon which a credential was sanctioned is reversed or overturned on appeal, documentation may be provided to the LDE and/or board for consideration.

E. The educator must provide the department and the board with any documentation that will refute the findings of the LDE or BESE review process or action.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXXXI-1907

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 481751 (7/1/2022).

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