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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 22. EDUCATION |
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PART XIV. Professional Standards and Practices Commission |
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Chapter 237. Definitions of Statutory Terms |
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SubChapter A. DEFINITIONS |
| Section 237.1. Purpose |
| Section 237.2. Scope and effect |
| Section 237.3. Immorality |
| Section 237.4. Incompetency |
| Section 237.5. Intemperance |
| Section 237.6. [Reserved] |
| Section 237.7. Cruelty |
| Section 237.8. Negligence |
| Section 237.9. Crimes involving moral turpitude |
| Section 237.10. Surrender in lieu of discipline |
Notation
Applicability
The definitions in Subchapter A are not applicable in the conduct set forth in the School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § 11-1122). Seltzer v. Department of Education, 782 A.2d 48 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2001).
Deference
While interpretation of the defined terms in Subchapter A by school boards, courts and the Secretary of Education are not binding on the Professional Practices and Standards Commission, the Commission should regard those interpretations as persuasive authority. Seltzer v. Department of Education, 782 A.2d 48 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2001).