Section CXXXI-1907 - Reporting RequirementsA. An LEA must notify the LDOE upon the termination, resignation, or resignation in lieu of termination of an employee who holds a Louisiana educator credential within 10 days of separation of service when the action results from: 1. conviction or plea of nolo contendere for an offense outlined in R.S. 15:587.1 or for any felony whatsoever;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.F. Upon final conviction or plea of nolo contendere to any felony offense or any offense listed in R.S. 15:587.1(C), an individual who has an educator credential issued by the board or department shall report the fact of the conviction or plea to the LDOE within two business days, exclusive of weekends and holidays.La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXXXI-1907
Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 481751 (7/1/2022), Amended LR 501449 (10/1/2024).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:587.1, R.S. 17:6, R.S. 17:7(6), R.S. 17:8.7, R.S. 17:8.9, and R.S. 17:3902.