S.D. Admin. R. 24:08:03:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 24:08:03:01 - Obligations to students

In fulfilling their obligations to the students, educators shall act as follows:

(1) Not, without just cause, restrain students from independent action in their pursuit of learning;

(2) Not, without just cause, deny to the students access to varying points of view in the classroom;

(3) Present subject matter for which they bear responsibility without deliberate suppression or distortion;

(4) Make a reasonable effort to maintain discipline and order in the classroom and the school system to protect the students from conditions harmful to learning, physical and emotional well-being, health, and safety;

(5) Conduct professional business in such a way that they do not expose the students to unnecessary intimidation, embarrassment, or disparagement;

(6) Accord just and equitable treatment to every student, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, handicapping condition, national origin, or ethnic background;

(7) Maintain professional relationships with students without exploitation of a student for personal gain or advantage;

(8) Keep in confidence information that has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law;

(9) Maintain professional relationships with students in a manner which is free of vindictiveness, recrimination, and harassment;

(10) Not engage in or be a party to any sexual activity with students including sexual intercourse, sexual contact, sexual photography, or illicit sexual communication.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:08:03:01

2 SDR 40, effective 12/9/1975; 8 SDR 35, effective 10/7/1981; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective 7/1/1985; 13 SDR 3, effective 7/22/1986; 20 SDR 92, effective 12/21/1993; 27 SDR 141, effective 7/3/2001; 37 SDR 18, effective 8/18/2010.

General Authority: SDCL 13-43-25.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-43-25.