Section R7-2-1301. Definitions

In this Article, unless the context otherwise specifies:

1.        “Alleging party” means an individual, partnership, corpo- ration, association, governmental subdivision or unit of a governmental subdivision, a public or private organiza- tion of any character or other agency who completes a statement alleging immoral or unprofessional conduct against a certificated individual.

2.        “Applicant” means a person who has submitted an appli- cation to the Department requesting an evaluation of the requirements set forth in R7-2-601 et seq., requesting issuance of a certificate pursuant to R7-2-601 et seq., or requesting renewal of a previously held certificate issued pursuant to R7-2-601 et seq.

3.        “Board” means the State Board of Education.

4.        “Certificated individual” means an individual who holds an Arizona certificate issued pursuant to R7-2-601 et seq.

5.        “Complaint” means the filing of a charge by the Board against a certificated individual alleging immoral or unprofessional conduct.

6.        “Hearing” means an adjudicative proceeding held pursu- ant to Title 41, Chapter 6 and R7-2-701 et seq.

7.        “PPAC” means the Professional Practices Advisory Com- mittee established pursuant to R7-2-205.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 4, 1998 (Supp. 98-4).

Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 1132, effective March 10, 2000 (Supp. 00-1).