What constitutes misconduct for purposes of professional discipline?
Actionable misconduct can be either criminal or non-criminal in nature. Charges will be initiated against any educator who is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or any crime listed in section 111(e) of the Public School Code of 1949. By law, the PSPC must revoke the certificate of an educator who is convicted of such crimes. Section 111(e) crimes are as follows: Criminal Homicide Aggravated Assault Stalking Kidnapping Unlawful Restraint Rape Statutory Sexual Assault Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse Sexual Assault Aggravated Indecent Assault Indecent Assault Indecent Exposure Incest Concealing Death of a Child Endangering Welfare of Children Dealing in Infant Children Prostitution and related felony offenses Offenses related to obscene and other sexual materials/performances Corruption of Minors Sexual Abuse of Children Felony Offenses under The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. Out-of-State and Federal Crimes similar to those listed above. In additi
