Rewrite of a policy review paper.
***Paper must be in clear US English grammar and spelling
Basic outline of paper is done. The focus of the paper is what is shifting. Any and all mention of slavery in reference to boarder states needs to be removed!
** Boarder states are those that boarder Virginia as a matter of LOCATION only. ie what are the similarities and differences in the states that touch the state of Virginia in regards to their policy.
The paper should focus on current policy and laws regarding employment after a felony in the field of teachng.
minimum has been lowered to 10 pages. I would strive for at least 15 pages, with the highest amount of content represented in the Literature Review. As a general (not exact) guide, I recommend at least:
Chapter 1: 2 – 3 pages
Chapter 2: 8 – 10 pages
Chapter 3: 3 – 4 ages
Chapter 4: 2 – 3 pages
Guiding notes for focus
The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certifications Model Code of Ethics for Educators is often used as the foundation for state-level and local policies. Others that may inform state and local policies are the Association of American Educators Code of Ethics for Educators and the National Education Association Code of Ethics for Educators. I recommend using those as a starting point and then explore how the various states in your study have interpreted them in their own Code(s) of Ethics or Code(s) of Moral/Professional Conduct. Explore if there are legal cases involving teachers that resulted from a “breach” of these codes. Do the state-level codes vary in how detailed or “strict” that they are? Are there any particular aspects of the various codes that stand out?
Paper should be built around the following
Context
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) was passed to address how and when federal employees can consider criminal records in employment opportunities. Within the Act, there are provisions for how criminal records can be considered by public employers and occupational licensing agencies.
Federal laws are in place to address criminal background checks for care providers in vulnerable populations, including teachers.
States determine the standards that must be met in order for professional educations to obtain a state-level teaching license.
There are efforts to restrict licensing agencies from preventing the employment of applicants with prior criminal records (see here: https://ccresourcecenter.org/state-restoration-profiles/50-state-comparisoncomparison-of-criminal-records-in-licensing-and-employment/)
Focus of Your Analysis
Following the establishment of the Fair Chance Act, this research focuses on the current status of how Virginia, and the bordering states of NC, MD, TN, KY, WV, plus the District of Columbia are similar and different in terms of their policies related to crimes that will prevent teachers from becoming certified and obtaining licenses in their states. In other words, what crimes can prevent certification and licensure, by state? Are there processes to appeal? Etc.
Resources you may find helpful
“The Many Roads to Reintegration”: A 50-state report on laws restoring rights and opportunities
Main idea – What laws or policies does the state of Virginia have that prevents an individual from holding a license and being hired as a teacher in the state. Are there any crimes that will bar the individual for life from becoming a teacher?
Once that is established – how do the states listed that boarder Virginia compare in policy. Are they the same? Do the same crimes bar an individual for life? Is there a restablishment route after a crime?
For example only if an individual commits a felony in one state can they become a teacher later in life? Does the type of felony matter? All felonies some felonies, case by case basis?
Some of the references can still be used. Any regarding salvery will need to be removed.
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