16 NCAC 06C .0605         DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS

(a)  Upon finding of a basis for imposing disciplinary sanctions against a respondent under Rule .0604 following an investigation under Rule .0603 of this Section, the State Board of Education ("SBE") may impose any of the following sanctions:

(1)           Written Warning;

(2)           Written Reprimand;

(3)           Suspension for a Defined Term; or

(4)           Revocation.

(b)  In addition to one of the sanctions listed in Paragraph (a), the SBE may impose additional conditions upon a respondent—including requirements that the respondent complete additional continuing education credits beyond those required by G.S. 115C-270.30, community service hours, or other activities—if the purpose of the condition is remedial, relevant to the misconduct giving rise to the sanction, and designed to reduce the possibility of recidivism.

(c)  Notwithstanding Rule .0603 of this Section or Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the SBE shall summarily suspend the license of a respondent if the SBE finds that the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action and incorporates those findings in the order prepared in accordance with Rule .0603 of this Section. A finding that a respondent has been charged in the General Court of Justice with any crime, the conviction for which would result in automatic revocation of the respondent's license under G.S. 115C-270.35(b), shall be considered prima facie evidence in satisfaction of this Paragraph. Following the summary suspension, the SBE shall promptly commence a disciplinary investigation and proceedings in accordance with Rules .0603 and .0604 of this Section.

(d)  The Department of Public Instruction ("DPI") shall, upon expiration of the 60-day time limitation described in Rule .0603(e) of this Section, publish the sanction and a brief description of the basis for the sanction on its website and report it to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, except that this requirement shall not apply to a Written Warning. DPI shall not disclose any information related to the sanction that is considered confidential under Chapter 115C, Article 21A of the General Statutes or is otherwise protected from disclosure under State or federal law.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 115C-12(9); 115C-270.5; 115C-270.30; 115C-270.35; 150B-3; 150B-22; 150B-23;

Temporary Adoption Eff. April 5, 2024.