TEXAS TEACHERS CODE OF ETHICS QUESTIONS
AND AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024-2025.
Code of ethics ANS -The code of ethics and standards of practices for Texas Educators
false ANS -Standard 2.2 states that The educator shall not harm others by knowingly making ________
statements about a colleague or the school system.
adhere ANS -Standard 2.3 states that the educator shall ________ to written local school board policies
and state and federal laws regarding hiring, evaluation, dismissal and personnel
interfere ANS -Standard 2.4 states that the educator shall not _________ with a colleague's exercise of
political, professional, or citizenship rights and responsibilities.
discriminate ANS -Standard 2.5 states that the educator shall not _________ against or coerce a
colleague on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, family status, or
sexual orientation.
special treatment ANS -Standard 2.6 states that the educator shall not use coercive means or promise
of ________ __________ in order to influence professional decisions or colleagues
retaliate ANS -Standard 2.7 states that the educator shall not ________ against any individual who has
filed a complaint with SBEC or who provides information for a disciplinary investigation or proceedings
under this chapter.
confidential ANS -Standard 3.1 states that the educator shall not reveal ______________ information
concerning students and less disclosure serves lawful professional purpose or is required by law.
endangers ANS -Standard 3.2 states that the educator shall not intentionally, and knowingly or
recklessly treat a student or minor in a manner that adversely affects or _____________ the learning,
physical health, mental health or safety of the student or minor.
misrepresent ANS -Standard 3.3 states that the educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or
recklessly __________ facts regarding a student.
AND AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024-2025.
Code of ethics ANS -The code of ethics and standards of practices for Texas Educators
false ANS -Standard 2.2 states that The educator shall not harm others by knowingly making ________
statements about a colleague or the school system.
adhere ANS -Standard 2.3 states that the educator shall ________ to written local school board policies
and state and federal laws regarding hiring, evaluation, dismissal and personnel
interfere ANS -Standard 2.4 states that the educator shall not _________ with a colleague's exercise of
political, professional, or citizenship rights and responsibilities.
discriminate ANS -Standard 2.5 states that the educator shall not _________ against or coerce a
colleague on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, family status, or
sexual orientation.
special treatment ANS -Standard 2.6 states that the educator shall not use coercive means or promise
of ________ __________ in order to influence professional decisions or colleagues
retaliate ANS -Standard 2.7 states that the educator shall not ________ against any individual who has
filed a complaint with SBEC or who provides information for a disciplinary investigation or proceedings
under this chapter.
confidential ANS -Standard 3.1 states that the educator shall not reveal ______________ information
concerning students and less disclosure serves lawful professional purpose or is required by law.
endangers ANS -Standard 3.2 states that the educator shall not intentionally, and knowingly or
recklessly treat a student or minor in a manner that adversely affects or _____________ the learning,
physical health, mental health or safety of the student or minor.
misrepresent ANS -Standard 3.3 states that the educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or
recklessly __________ facts regarding a student.
