Georgia Ethics Presentation

Standard 1: Legal Compliance

Standard 1: Legal Compliance

• Educators shall abide by federal, state, and local laws and statutes.
• Commission or conviction of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude.

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• Case 1: The Educator admits to being arrested for theft by shoplifting. The Educator was sentenced to 6 months probation, a fine, and 40 hours of community service. – Suspended Case 2: Educator was arrested and charged with writing bad checks. She entered a guilty plea, forfeited a cash bond, and paid her fine. - Reprimand