In fulfillment of the commitment to colleagues, educators:
- (1) Shall not knowingly and intentionally deny or impede a colleague in the exercise or enjoyment of a professional right or privilege in being an educator.
- (2) Shall not knowingly and intentionally distort evaluations of colleagues.
- (3) Shall not sexually harass a colleague.
- (4) Shall not unlawfully discriminate against colleagues.
- (5) Shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
- (6) Shall not use coercive means or promise special treatment to influence professional decisions of colleagues.
- (7) Shall not threaten, coerce or discriminate against a colleague who in good faith reports or discloses to a governing agency actual or suspected violations of law, agency regulations or standards.
- (8) Shall respect a colleague’s right to privacy and comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations, and local policies concerning confidential health or personnel information.
Authority
The provisions for this § 235.5b added under section 5(a)(10) of the Educator Discipline Act (24 P.S. § 207.5(a)(10)).
Source
The provisions of this § 235.5b added August 20, 2021, effective August 21, 2021, 51 Pa.B. 5199.