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As a short-term solution to ensure the Board is able to protect the health , safety , and welfare of students in the interim , we adopted an emergency rule . Effective immediately upon filing , this emergency rule , effective until March 4 , 2018 , replaced the invalidated language with more clear disciplinary categories under which the Board can continue to take licensure actions .
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Emergency Rule 0520-02-03- . 09 repeals the prior Educator Licensure Rule and replaces it with a clearly defined licensure discipline schedule that specifies the range of disciplinary measures for various offenses . This revision also explains the types of offenses for which educators may be disciplined . Through this emergency rule , both the State Board of Education and educator license holders will have a clearer understanding and expectation of the discipline imposed for educator indiscretions . All of this is not to infringe on the rights of a teacher , but to promote safety and security within Tennessee ’ s classrooms and uphold the standards of the teaching profession .
As both a member of the State Board and an active classroom teacher , I understand the weighty responsibility we have on our shoulders to get these rules right for both students and educators . As we teach day-to-day in the classroom , we all benefit from having clearcut rules and consequences for our actions . By preserving the integrity and high calling of our profession in Tennessee with defined expectations and boundaries , we can continue to protect our students to the best of our abilities and focus on providing them with the highest quality education .
Mrs . Allison Chancey was appointed to the Tennessee State Board of Education by Governor Haslam in 2013 . Before joining the Board , Mrs . Chancey dedicated her career to teaching ; she currently teaches in the Bradley County School System . She studied Elementary and Special Education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and earned her M . S . in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University . Mrs . Chancey frequently attends East Tennessee Special Education , Character Education , and Title One conferences .
Read more from Mrs . Chancey in the Spring 2016 issue of TREND
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Minor Testing Breach
Negligence w / o Harm or Potential Harm
Inappropriate Physical Contact w / o Harm
Unprofessionalism –– Inappropriate Communication ( Non- Explicit ) Unprofessionalism –– Inappropriate Use of School Property Possession / Use - Off School Premises / Property w / o Children Present During School Related Activity Possession / Use - Off School Premises / Property w / Children Possession / Use - On School Premises / Property w / o Children Possession / Use - On School Premises / Property w / Children
Major Testing Breach
Violation of Teacher Code of Ethics Negligence w / Harm or Potential Harm to a Student Inappropriate Disciplinary Measures
Inappropriate Physical Contact with Harm
Felony Conviction
Falsification of Licensure Documentation
Unprofessionalism - Inappropriate Communication ( Explicit )
Letter of Formal Reprimand
Suspension of 3 months up to and including 6 months
Suspension of 6 months up to and including 1 Year
Suspension of 1 Year up to and including 18 Months
Suspension of 18 months up to and including 2 Years
Suspension of 2 years up to and including Revocation
Revocation
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Permanent Revocation