Bill > HB1973

This bill expands the definition of conduct that can lead to disciplinary action against an educator's license by including former students in addition to current students, meaning educators can now face consequences for engaging in sexually related behavior with individuals who have recently left their school or district. The bill also removes the option for educators to face licensure discipline for breaking a contract with a local school board without a valid reason, making such contract breaches no longer a basis for disciplinary action against their license. The term "sexually related behavior" is broadly defined to encompass a range of actions, from inappropriate jokes and remarks to physical contact and sexual offenses, and applies regardless of consent or the format of communication.