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Ethics Rules

As of January 1, 2023
General Rules and Procedures Effective Archive
505-6-.01 THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS Jan 1, 2023
505-6-.02 PROCEDURES FOR INVALIDATED OR DENIED CERTIFICATION Apr 15, 2021
505-6-.03 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Oct 15, 2002
505-6-.04 OFFICE OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (OSAH) HEARINGS Aug 1, 2000  
505-6-.05 REVIEW OF INITIAL DECISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE Oct 15, 2019
505-6-.06 REQUEST FOR STAY OF FINAL DECISION Aug 1, 2000  
505-6-.07 EDUCATOR MONITORING Apr 15, 2005  
505-6-.08 - STUDENT LOANS Oct 1, 2001  
505-6-.09 INVESTIGATION INSTITUTED BY SELF-REFERRAL Oct 15, 2002  


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Georgia Professional
Standards Commission

200 Piedmont Avenue SE
Suite 1716, West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334-9032


The Georgia Professional Standards Commission is available to customers by phone, email, and mail. Our office currently does not accept walk-in visitors or take appointments.

Phone Contact

(404) 232-2500
Metro Atlanta and Long Distance Line

(800) 869-7775
Toll Free Outside the Metro Atlanta Area

Our Certification Call Center is open 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, except for state holidays.

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Human Trafficking Notice

All victims of slavery and human trafficking have rights and are protected by international, federal, and state law.

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