Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-1308 - Unprofessional and Immoral Conduct

A. Noncertificated individuals and individuals holding certificates issued by the Board pursuant to R7-2-601 et seq. and individuals applying for certificates issued by the Board pursuant to R7-2-601 et seq. shall:

1. Make reasonable efforts to protect pupils from conditions harmful to learning, health, or safety;

2. Account for all funds collected from pupils, parents, or school personnel;

3. Adhere to provisions of the Uniform System of Financial Records related to use of school property, resources, or equipment; and

4. Abide by copyright restrictions, security, or administration procedures for a test or assessment.

B. Noncertificated individuals and individuals holding certificates issued by the Board pursuant to R7-2-601 et seq. and individuals applying for certificates issued by the Board pursuant to R7-2-601 et seq. shall not:

1. Discriminate against or harass any pupil or school employee on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, including sexual orientation, disability, color or age;

2. Deliberately suppress or distort information or facts relevant to a pupil's academic progress;

3. Misrepresent or falsify pupil, classroom, school, or district-level data from the administration of a test or assessment;

4. Engage in a pattern of conduct for the sole purpose or with the sole intent of embarrassing or disparaging a pupil;

5. Use professional position or relationships with pupils, parents, or colleagues for improper personal gain or advantage;

6. Falsify or misrepresent documents, records, or facts related to professional qualifications or educational history or character;

7. Assist in the professional certification or employment of a person the certificate holder knows to be unqualified to hold a position;

8. Accept gratuities or gifts that influence judgment in the exercise of professional duties;

9. Possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol on school premises or at school-sponsored activities;

10. Illegally possess, use, or be under the influence of marijuana, dangerous drugs, or narcotic drugs, as each is defined in A.R.S. § 13-3401;

11. Make any sexual advance towards a pupil or child, either verbal, written, or physical;

12. Engage in sexual activity, a romantic relationship, or dating of a pupil or child;

13. Submit fraudulent requests for reimbursement of expenses or for pay;

14. Use school equipment to access pornographic, obscene, or illegal materials; or

15. Engage in conduct which would discredit the teaching profession.

C. Individuals found to have engaged in unprofessional or immoral conduct shall be subject to, and may be disciplined by, the Board.

D. Procedures for making allegations, complaints, and investigation of unprofessional or immoral conduct shall be as set forth in this Article.

E. Application forms and certificates shall include the rules and statutes related to unprofessional and immoral conduct, including resignation from a contracted position without authorization and duties to report as required by law.

F. Individuals applying for certificates issued by the Board pursuant to R7-2-601 et seq shall certify:

1. That they have read and understood the rules and statutes related to unprofessional and immoral conduct, including resignation from a contracted position without authorization and duties to report as required by law; and

2. Whether they have been disciplined or are under investigation in another state for engaging in conduct that is immoral or unprofessional.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-1308

New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1544, effective June 28, 2003 (Supp. 03-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 725, effective 1/23/2017. Amended by final exempt rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 2353, effective 9/27/2021.