What is the chain of command for making an allegation?
If an individual believes an educator has violated the LCPCOE, the first step is to report the alleged violation to administrators in the school district or educational entity that currently employs the educator. This informs the local board of education or governing authority of the situation and gives school administrators an opportunity to address the situation. This is a critical step because only local boards of education and governing authorities have the legal authority over employment issues, such as working assignments. The State Board of Education can limit, suspend, revoke or deny an educator’s teaching license but does not have any legal authority to remove a school employee from duties involving the care, custody or control of children. If an educator’s conduct results in a criminal conviction or the educator’s separation from employment with a district or educational entity, this information should be reported to the Department of Education. If a school administrator or a
