Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 23, June 8, 2024
Section 235.5b - Commitment to colleaguesIn fulfillment of the commitment to colleagues, educators:
(1) Shall not knowingly and intentionally deny or impede a colleague in the exercise or enjoyment of a professional right or privilege in being an educator.(2) Shall not knowingly and intentionally distort evaluations of colleagues.(3) Shall not sexually harass a colleague.(4) Shall not unlawfully discriminate against colleagues.(5) Shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.(6) Shall not use coercive means or promise special treatment to influence professional decisions of colleagues.(7) Shall not threaten, coerce or discriminate against a colleague who in good faith reports or discloses to a governing agency actual or suspected violations of law, agency regulations or standards.(8) Shall respect a colleague's right to privacy and comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations, and local policies concerning confidential health or personnel information.The provisions of this § 235.5b added August 20, 2021, effective 8/21/2021, 51 Pa.B. 5199. The provisions for this § 235.5b added under section 5(a)(10) of the Educator Discipline Act (24 P.S. § 207.5(a)(10)).