Full question:
If a teacher is caught not in his classroom but in his office which has no view of the classroom, and is not overseeing his students, and said students sexually assaulted 2 girls and as result police charge 4 boys in the matter. Plus, in a second class the same teacher is in his office not classroom and is aware that a strip card game is going on in the unattended classroom but only cares that the students involved are clothed. Can said teacher be fired per Alabama state tenure law? Why, if so, is the teacher protected. Children were sexually attacked as a result of his neglect to supervise his class. I would also like to know what rights a student has against bullying by teachers and fellow students.
- Category: Education
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- State: Alabama
Answer:
Yes, a teacher in Alabama can be terminated for failing to supervise students, which is considered neglect of duty. According to Alabama law, grounds for cancellation of a teacher's contract include incompetency, insubordination, neglect of duty, immorality, and failure to perform duties satisfactorily (Ala. Code § 16-24-8). Regarding bullying, Alabama does not have a specific statute addressing it; instead, it falls under each school's code of conduct. For more information on a school's policies, it is advisable to contact the local board of education. The process for contract cancellation involves written notice from the superintendent, a conference with the board if requested, and a hearing if the teacher contests the decision (Ala. Code § 16-24-9). If the board votes to cancel the contract, the teacher can appeal the decision to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals (Ala. Code § 16-24-10). In summary, the teacher's actions could lead to termination under Alabama law, and students have rights against bullying as outlined in their school's code of conduct.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.