Educator's Bill of Rights

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  1. For purposes of this section, “educator” means any teacher, principal, supervisor, or other individual required by law to hold a valid license of qualification for employment in the public schools of this state.
  2. An educator has the right to:
    1. Be treated with civility and respect;
    2. Have his or her professional judgment and discretion respected;
    3. Report any errant, offensive, or abusive content or behavior of students to school officials or appropriate agencies;
    4. Provide students with a classroom and school in which the educators, students, the property of the educator and students, and peers will be safe;
    5. Defend themselves and their students from physical violence or physical harm pursuant to § 49-6-4008;
    6. Share information regarding a student's educational experience, health, or safety with the student's parent or legal guardian unless otherwise prohibited by state law or the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g);
    7. Review all instructional material or curriculum prior to those materials being utilized for instruction of students; and
    8. Not be required to use their personal money to appropriately equip a classroom.


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