TEXAS EDUCATORS' CODE OF ETHICS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED 100%
Standard 1.1 ANS -The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engage in deceptive
practices regarding official policies of the school district, educational institution, educator preparation
program, the Texas Education Agency, or the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and its
certification process.
Standard 1.2 ANS -The educator shall not knowingly misappropriate, divert, or use monies, personnel,
property, or equipment committed to his or her charge for personal gain or advantage.
Standard 1.3 ANS -The educator shall not submit fraudulent requests for reimbursement, expenses, or
pay.
Standard 1.4 ANS -The educator shall not use institutional or professional privileges for personal or
partisan advantage.
Standard 1.5 ANS -The educator shall neither accept nor offer gratuities, gifts, or favors that impair
professional judgment or to obtain special advantage. This standard shall not restrict the acceptance of
gifts or tokens offered and accepted openly from students, parents of students, or other persons or
organizations in recognition or appreciation of service.
Standard 1.6 ANS -The educator shall not falsify records, or direct or coerce others to do so.
Standard 1.7 ANS -The educator shall comply with state regulations, written local school board policies,
and other state and federal laws.
Standard 1.8 ANS -The educator shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position or a responsibility on
the basis of professional qualifications.
Standard 1.9 ANS -The educator shall not make threats of violence against school district employees,
school board members, students, or parents of students.
, Standard 1.10 ANS -The educator shall be of good moral character and be worthy to instruct or
supervise the youth of this state.
Standard 1.11 ANS -The educator shall not intentionally or knowingly misrepresent his or her
employment history, criminal history, and/or disciplinary record when applying for subsequent
employment.
Standard 1.12 ANS -The educator shall refrain from the illegal use or distribution of controlled
substances and/or abuse of prescription drugs and toxic inhalants.
Standard 1.13 ANS -The educator shall not consume alcoholic beverages on school property or during
school activities when students are present.
(2) ANS -Ethical Conduct Toward Professional Colleagues.
Standard 2.1 ANS -The educator shall not reveal confidential health or personnel information
concerning colleagues unless disclosure serves lawful professional purposes or is required by law.
Standard 2.2 ANS -The educator shall not harm others by knowingly making false statements about a
colleague or the school system.
Standard 2.3 ANS -The educator shall adhere to written local school board policies and state and
federal laws regarding the hiring, evaluation, and dismissal of personnel.
Standard 2.4 ANS -The educator shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political, professional,
or citizenship rights and responsibilities.
Standard 2.5 ANS -The educator shall not discriminate against or coerce a colleague on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, family status, or sexual orientation.
Standard 2.6 ANS -The educator shall not use coercive means or promise of special treatment in order
to influence professional decisions or colleagues.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED 100%
Standard 1.1 ANS -The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engage in deceptive
practices regarding official policies of the school district, educational institution, educator preparation
program, the Texas Education Agency, or the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and its
certification process.
Standard 1.2 ANS -The educator shall not knowingly misappropriate, divert, or use monies, personnel,
property, or equipment committed to his or her charge for personal gain or advantage.
Standard 1.3 ANS -The educator shall not submit fraudulent requests for reimbursement, expenses, or
pay.
Standard 1.4 ANS -The educator shall not use institutional or professional privileges for personal or
partisan advantage.
Standard 1.5 ANS -The educator shall neither accept nor offer gratuities, gifts, or favors that impair
professional judgment or to obtain special advantage. This standard shall not restrict the acceptance of
gifts or tokens offered and accepted openly from students, parents of students, or other persons or
organizations in recognition or appreciation of service.
Standard 1.6 ANS -The educator shall not falsify records, or direct or coerce others to do so.
Standard 1.7 ANS -The educator shall comply with state regulations, written local school board policies,
and other state and federal laws.
Standard 1.8 ANS -The educator shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position or a responsibility on
the basis of professional qualifications.
Standard 1.9 ANS -The educator shall not make threats of violence against school district employees,
school board members, students, or parents of students.
, Standard 1.10 ANS -The educator shall be of good moral character and be worthy to instruct or
supervise the youth of this state.
Standard 1.11 ANS -The educator shall not intentionally or knowingly misrepresent his or her
employment history, criminal history, and/or disciplinary record when applying for subsequent
employment.
Standard 1.12 ANS -The educator shall refrain from the illegal use or distribution of controlled
substances and/or abuse of prescription drugs and toxic inhalants.
Standard 1.13 ANS -The educator shall not consume alcoholic beverages on school property or during
school activities when students are present.
(2) ANS -Ethical Conduct Toward Professional Colleagues.
Standard 2.1 ANS -The educator shall not reveal confidential health or personnel information
concerning colleagues unless disclosure serves lawful professional purposes or is required by law.
Standard 2.2 ANS -The educator shall not harm others by knowingly making false statements about a
colleague or the school system.
Standard 2.3 ANS -The educator shall adhere to written local school board policies and state and
federal laws regarding the hiring, evaluation, and dismissal of personnel.
Standard 2.4 ANS -The educator shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political, professional,
or citizenship rights and responsibilities.
Standard 2.5 ANS -The educator shall not discriminate against or coerce a colleague on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, family status, or sexual orientation.
Standard 2.6 ANS -The educator shall not use coercive means or promise of special treatment in order
to influence professional decisions or colleagues.
