(a) The purpose of this part is to:

1. (1) Define standards of ethical conduct for all educators, whether licensed or employed under a legal waiver from licensure; and

2. (2) Outline procedures for:

   1. (A) Receiving complaints;
   2. (B) Authorizing and conducting investigations; and
   3. (C) Recommending enforcement of the Code of Ethics.

(b)

1. (1) The professional, ethical educator contributes to the development and maintenance of a supportive student-focused learning community that values and promotes:

   1. (A) Human dignity;
   2. (B) Fairness;
   3. (C) Care;
   4. (D) The greater good; and
   5. (E) Individual rights.
2. (2) These values are the ethical premises for the standards of professional behavior and ethical decision making established in this Code of Ethics.

3. (3) By establishing standards of ethical conduct, the Code of Ethics:

   1. (A) Promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of students and educators; and
   2. (B) Ensures the citizens of Arkansas a degree of accountability within the education profession.