Source:
Minnesota Rule 8700.7500 http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/8700/7500.html
8700.7500
CODE OF ETHICS FOR MINNESOTA TEACHERS
Each
teacher, upon entering the teaching profession, assumes a number of
obligations, one of which is to adhere to a set of principles which defines
professional conduct. These principles are reflected in the following code of
ethics, which sets forth to the education profession and the public it serves,
standards of professional conduct and procedures for implementation.
The
standards of professional conduct are as follows:
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teacher shall provide professional education services in a nondiscriminatory
manner.
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A
teacher shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions
harmful to health and safety.
·
In
accordance with state and federal laws, a teacher shall disclose confidential
information about individuals only when a compelling professional purpose is
served or when required by law.
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A
teacher shall take reasonable disciplinary action in exercising the authority
to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning.
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A
teacher shall not use professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
to private advantage.
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A
teacher shall delegate authority for teaching responsibilities only to licensed
personnel.
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A
teacher shall not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter.
·
A
teacher shall not knowingly falsify or misrepresent records or facts relating
to that teacher’s own qualifications or to other teachers’ qualifications.
·
A
teacher shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about students
or colleagues.