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Legal Updates

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Issues related to public school employment and students sometimes must be resolved above the campus or district levels. Some cases go to the Texas commissioner of education or State Board for Educator Certification; others are decided by the courts. TCTA reports on cases of interest in our emailed eUpdate newsletter. You'll also find those reports below.

Teacher claims unlawful termination after reporting misconduct

Sep 10, 2020

A teacher filed a lawsuit against his former school district, alleging that he had been unlawfully terminated as retaliation for reporting…

Teacher requests hearing after complaint about restraining student

Jul 30, 2020

A complaint was filed with the State Board for Educator Certification, alleging that a teacher’s certification was subject to sanctions because she…

Teacher's contract terminated over excessive use of force

Apr 23, 2020

A school district proposed the termination of a teacher's contract for excessive use of force with students. The teacher requested a hearing…

Teacher reprimanded after student leaves group during field trip

Feb 28, 2020

A complaint was filed against a teacher with the State Board for Educator Certification, alleging that the teacher’s certification was subject to…

Teacher's contract terminated over communications with former student

Feb 14, 2020

A teacher’s contract was proposed for termination based on alleged inappropriate communications with a student. The teacher requested a hearing…