The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is an example of a government agency who is responsible for overseeing the laws and regulations of education in the state. In the state …show more content…
The TAC provides rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community (TAC § 247). Educators have a high level of public trust and must demonstrate integrity in the school setting and in the community. The Educators’ Code of Ethics is a set of laws at the professional level that must be upheld by all educators. The code of ethics includes ethical conduct towards colleagues, ethical conduct towards students, and common practices and performances. If an educator violates the code of ethics disciplinary actions may be taken. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) has been responsible for disciplining educators for misconduct since March 31, 1999. If an educator violates the code of ethics the disciplinary action that can be taken includes; suspension of their certificate, cancelation of their certificate, and other actions could be taken as well. It is with upmost importance educators understand the code of ethics and the consequences that can happen if the code is not followed (“Educator”,