Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 210 - State Department of Education
Chapter 20 - Staff
Subchapter 29 - Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers
Section 210:20-29-3 - Principle I: Commitment to the students
Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 210:20-29-3
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a) The teacher must strive to help each student realize his or her potential as a worthy and effective member of society. The teacher must work to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.
(b) In fulfillment of the obligation to the student, the teacher:
(1) Shall not unreasonably restrain the
student from independent action in the pursuit of learning,
(2) Shall not unreasonably deny the student
access to varying points of view,
(3) Shall not deliberately suppress or
distort subject matter relevant to the student's progress,
(4) Shall make reasonable effort to protect
the student from conditions harmful to learning or to health and
safety,
(5) Shall not intentionally
expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement,
(6) Shall not on the basis of race, color,
creed, sex, national origin, marital status, political or religious beliefs,
family, social or cultural background, or sexual orientation, unfairly
(A) Exclude any student from participation in
any program
(B) Deny benefits to
any students
(C) Grant any
advantage to any student,
(7) Shall not use professional relationships
with students for private advantage,
(8) Shall not disclose information about
students obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure
serves a compelling professional purpose and is permitted by law or is required
by law.
Added at 9 Ok Reg 3369, eff 7-8-92 (emergency); Added at 10 Ok Reg 2709, eff 6-25-93
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Oklahoma may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
