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§ 80302. Standards for Investigation.

5 CA ADC § 80302Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 5. Education
Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials
Article 1. General Provisions
5 CCR § 80302
§ 80302. Standards for Investigation.
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(a) The Committee, in conducting its investigation, shall determine the relationship between the alleged misconduct and the applicant's or holder's fitness, competence, or ability to effectively perform the duties authorized by the credential. Such relationship may be based on facts which include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) The likelihood that the conduct may have adversely affected students, fellow teachers, or the educational community, and the degree of such adversity anticipated;
(2) The proximity or remoteness in time of the conduct;
(3) The type of credential held or applied for by the person involved;
(4) The extenuating or aggravating circumstances surrounding the conduct;
(5) The praiseworthiness or blameworthiness of the motives resulting in the conduct;
(6) The likelihood of the recurrence of the questioned conduct;
(7) The extent to which disciplinary action may inflict an adverse impact or chilling effect upon the constitutional rights of the person involved, or other certified persons;
(8) The publicity or notoriety given to the conduct.
(b) If the Committee finds no relationship between the alleged misconduct and the applicant's or holder's fitness, competence or ability to effectively perform the duties authorized by the credential the Committee shall close the investigation.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q) Education Code. Reference: Morrison v. State Board of Education (1969) 1 Cal.3d 214; Pettit v. State Board of Education (1973) 10 Cal.3d 29; Watson v. State Board of Education, (1971) 22 Cal. App. 3d 559; and Section 44242.5(c), Education Code.
History
1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.
This database is current through 1/20/23 Register 2023, No. 3.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, § 80302, 5 CA ADC § 80302
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