Standards of Ethical Conduct 

Pursuant to Section 1002.421(1)(n), Florida Statutes 

Introduction 

Edukids Academy is committed to fostering a safe and ethical learning environment for all students. All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism. This policy establishes guidelines for ethical behavior, procedures for reporting misconduct, and legal protections in accordance with Florida Statutes. 

1. Training Requirement 

All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators are required to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct. Training will include: 

• - Recognition of behaviors that may endanger the health, safety, or welfare of students. 
• - Proper procedures for reporting misconduct. 
• - Understanding liability protections under Florida law. 

2. Duty to Report Misconduct 

All personnel have a duty to report alleged misconduct by instructional personnel, educational support employees, or school administrators that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. 

Reports must be made to the designated compliance officer within the academy.
- The compliance officer for Edukids Academy is: [Insert Name/Contact Information]
- Reports must be filed immediately and documented appropriately. 

Failure to report misconduct as required by this policy will result in disciplinary action and may lead to legal consequences under Florida law. 

3. Procedures for Reporting Alleged Misconduct 

To ensure student safety, Edukids Academy has implemented the following reporting procedure: 

1. 1. Step 1: Any observed or suspected misconduct must be reported to the compliance officer or school principal. 
2. 2. Step 2: The compliance officer will document the report and initiate an internal investigation. 
3. 3. Step 3: When applicable, reports will be forwarded to the appropriate authorities, including law enforcement or the Department of Education. 

Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent permitted by law. 

4. Liability Protections 

In accordance with Sections 39.203 and 768.095, Florida Statutes:
- Any individual who reports misconduct in good faith is immune from civil or criminal liability.
- Retaliation against individuals who report misconduct in good faith is strictly prohibited. 

5. Prohibited Conduct 

Instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators must not: 

• - Engage in any behavior that jeopardizes the health, safety, or welfare of students. 
• - Exploit students for personal gain or gratification. 
• - Violate any applicable federal or state laws or regulations regarding student safety and well-being. 

6. Consequences for Violations 

Violations of this policy will result in:
- Disciplinary actions, including termination of employment.
- Possible revocation of professional certifications.
- Referral to legal authorities when necessary. 



7. Policy Review and Updates 

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to comply with new regulations and best practices. 

Note: This policy is incomplete if it includes only information about child abuse and does not address other forms of misconduct as outlined in Section 1002.421(1)(n), Florida Statutes.