| Preamble to the Code |
The educator believes in the worth and dignity of man. He recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. He regards as essential to these goals the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all. The educator accepts his responsibility to practice his profession according to the highest ethical standards.
The educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility he has accepted in choosing a career in education, and engages himself, individually and collectively with other educators, to judge his colleagues, and to be judged by them, in accordance with the provision of this code.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: | Fla. Stat. § 231.57(6)(a)(1) |
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: | Fla. Stat. § 231.57 |
HISTORY: | 3/24/65; 8/9/69 |