The Complaint/Investigation Process
Step l: Complaint is filed with the Office of Professional
Practices Services (PPS)
Step 2: Report is prepared and reviewed
Step 3: Either probable cause or no probable cause is
recommended to the Commissioner
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If no probable cause, case closed |
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If probable cause, complaint made to EPC |
If a complaint is made to the EPC, the educator has twenty (20) days to respond in one of the following ways:
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surrender certificate |
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contest allegations |
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request mitigation |
| no response leads to default (Same as admission of guilt) |
If educator decides to contest the allegations, request mitigations, or doesn't respond, hearings will proceed.
After the hearings, the Education Practices Commission makes the final order, which can be appealed to the District Court. Final order may be one, or a combination, of the following:
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Revoke certificate |
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Letter of reprimand |
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Fine of up to $2000.00 per count/offense |
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Limit scope of practice |
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Deny issuance or endorsement |
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Conditional issuance of appropriate certificate |
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Probation |
| Stipulation or settlement agreement |