440.55 Notice to education department where a licensed professional has been convicted of a felony
Overview of Department of Education Responsibilities
In New York, it is the responsibility of the Department of Education to keep all students safe. With this role, it is vital for the department to receive notifications if and/or when a teacher is convicted of a felony-based offense. According to state laws, teachers aren’t allowed to continue to teach after a conviction. The laws are in place to prevent students from facing dire circumstances due to any unlawful actions of the faculty.
How is the Department Notified?
Schools and universities receive notifications via one of four methods. The state sends out a notification to the school informing the school of the conviction. In some states, the officer that arrested the teacher submits the notice. The office of the prosecutor may submit the notification or a search mechanism sends an alert directly to the school via network links.
