Purpose


To develop a rule that will require quick reporting to the Department of Education by school districts when there are allegations of misconduct by school district staff that affect the health, safety or welfare of a student. Additionally, the purpose is to clarify the alleged misconduct that requires expeditious reporting and the information that should be reported. The effect of the rule will be to promote expeditious investigation of complaints by the Department of Education, as well as allowing a timely mechanism for the Commissioner of Education to exercise his authority to recommend removal of school district personnel from direct student contact.