Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 506 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
Here’s a comprehensive summary of Georgia Department 506 – Professional Practices Commission (PPC) rules and regulations, organized by chapter:
📘 Chapter 506‑1 – General Provisions
Rule 506‑1‑.01 (Definitions): Defines terms like “Commission,” “Teacher/Educator,” “Local/State Board,” etc., for consistent interpretation across the chapter.
🏛 Chapter 506‑2 – Organization, Method of Operation, and Public Information
Rule 506‑2‑.01–.03:
Establishes the structure, meeting schedule, officers, standing committees, and public meeting requirements of the PPC. For example, the Commission holds quarterly meetings (March, July, October, December) at specific offices in Atlanta. (rules.sos.ga.gov)
Lays out how the PPC relates administratively to the State Department of Education, budget processes, rule-making authority, and acceptance of grants/gifts. (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 506‑2‑.02 (Method of Operation):
Empowers the Commission to adopt standards and a Code of Ethics.
Defines its investigative authority—initiated by local boards, state boards, PPC, or residents—for educators’ professional misconduct. (regulations.justia.com)
⚖ Chapter 506‑3 – Procedures
Covers formal procedures for hearings relating to certificate suspension, revocation, and denial. Includes details on petitions, burden of proof, hearings, tribunal reports, timelines, and possible grounds for action (e.g., fraud, incompetence, ethical violation). (rules.sos.ga.gov)
Rule 506‑3‑.08 clarifies that no specific forms are required—a model for pleadings is available. (rules.sos.ga.gov)
🎯 Chapter 506‑4 – Standards of Competent Professional Performance
Rule 506‑4‑.02 details competency standards such as disciplinary consistency, appropriate management techniques, evaluation practices, interpersonal relations, and mental/physical fitness. (rules.sos.ga.gov)
🧭 Chapter 506‑5 – Code of Ethics for Educators
Rule 506‑5‑.01 frames educator responsibilities to students, the profession, and society; one unified code applies to all certified educators. (law.cornell.edu)
Rule 506‑5‑.02 presents three tiers of ethical guidelines—Canons (aspirational ideals), Ethical Considerations (interpretive guidance), and Standards of Conduct (binding rules). Examples include prohibitions against dishonesty, falsification, abandonment of professional contracts, and disregard for professional standards. Violation may lead to disciplinary action including certification revocation. (rules.sos.ga.gov)
📥 Accessing the Official Text
The full and most current text—effective through June 11, 2025—is available as a compiled PDF directly from the Georgia Secretary of State website:
Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 506 – Professional Practices Commission (PDF) (rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.ga.gov)
✅ Summary Table
| Chapter | Content Overview |
|---|---|
| 506‑1 | Definitions and foundational terms |
| 506‑2 | Commission structure, operations, rule-making, investigations |
| 506‑3 | Hearing procedures, grounds for discipline |
| 506‑4 | Performance standards for educators |
| 506‑5 | Code of Ethics, including Canons, Ethical Considerations, Standards |
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