North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 67.1 - Education Standards and Practices Board
Article 67.1-03 - Educator's Code of Ethics
Chapter 67.1-03-01 - Educator's Code of Ethics
Section 67.1-03-01-03 - Principle II - Commitment to the profession

1. Shall accord just and equitable treatment of all members of the profession in the exercise of their professional rights and responsibilities;

2. Shall not, on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, political or religious beliefs, physical condition, family, social or cultural background, or sexual orientation, deny to a colleague a professional benefit, advantage, or participation in any professional organization, nor discriminate in employment practice, assignment, or evaluation of personnel;

3. Shall not sexually harass a fellow employee;

4. Shall withhold and safeguard information acquired about colleagues in the course of employment, unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose;

5. Shall present complete and accurate information on the application for licensure and employment;

6. Shall present complete and accurate information on any document in connection with professional responsibilities;

7. Shall present evaluations of and recommendations for colleagues fairly, accurately, and professionally;

8. Shall cooperate with the education standards and practices board in inquiries and hearings and shall not file false complaints or shall not seek reprisal against any individuals involved with the complaint;

9. Shall not knowingly distort, withhold, or misrepresent information regarding a position from an applicant or misrepresent an assignment or conditions of employment;

10. Shall not breach a professional employment contract;

11. Shall not knowingly assign professional duties for which a professional educator's license is required;

12. Shall not accept a gratuity, gift, or favor that might influence or appear to influence professional judgement, nor offer a gratuity, gift, or favor to obtain special advantage; and

13. Shall exhibit professional conduct in safeguarding and maintaining the confidentiality of test materials and information.