Section 203.54. Commission cheating policy

(a) The contents of all examinations are confidential. An individual may not cheat or tamper in any manner with an official examination either conducted or sponsored by the Commission by obtaining, furnishing, accepting, or attempting to obtain, furnish or accept answers or questions to examinations, or portions thereof. Individuals may not copy, photograph or otherwise remove examination contents; nor may they use any misrepresentation or dishonest method while preparing, administering or participating in examinations. Unauthorized possession of a test, examination, quiz or a questions, answers or answer keys relating to a test, examination or quiz shall constitute cheating. An individual violating this section shall be barred from further participation in any Commission-required training and ineligible for certification. Individuals will receive notice and have an opportunity to be heard under Subchapter G (relating to notice and hearings).

(b) A written notice of the cheating incident shall immediately be sent to the individual’s employing municipality by the school, with a copy forwarded to the Commission and the individual.

(c) Prior to administering a written examination, the instructors shall inform the students taking the examination of the Commission cheating policy.

The provisions of this § 203.54 amended December 12, 2003, effective December 13, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 6046. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (223399).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 203.54 amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 2164(1), (8) and (14).

Cross References

This section cited in 37 Pa. Code § 203.33 (relating to minimum school standards and requirements).