Pennsylvania Code
Title 22 - EDUCATION
Part XIV - Professional Standards and Practices Commission
Chapter 237 - DEFINITIONS OF STATUTORY TERMS
Subchapter A - DEFINITIONS
Section 237.8 - Negligence
Universal Citation: 22 PA Code ยง 237.8
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Definition. Negligence is continuing or persistent action or omission in violation of a duty.
(b) Duty. A duty may be established by law, by promulgated school rules, policies or procedures, by express direction from superiors or by duties of professional responsibility, including duties prescribed by Chapter 235 (relating to Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators).
The provisions of this §237.8 amended under sections 5(a)(11) and 9b of the Professional Educator Discipline Act (24 P. S. §§ 2070.5(a)(11) and 2070.9b).
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