LAC 28:CXXXI.1913. Professional License Censure

A. Censure of a professional license includes, but is not limited to formal or documented denial, suspension, revocation, reprimand, or investigation. B. An application for a Louisiana educator credential may be denied if the educator is found to have had a professional credential related to the area of issuance censured by the issuing agency. C. An existing credential, even if expired, for which license censure has been reported and verified may be suspended by the LDOE and referred to BESE for review. D. The LDE will verify prior to determining that an educator has had professional credential censured. Upon confirmation of the information, the department will notify the educator that the credential is pending official board action per revocation proceedings. E. Records review eligibility requirements may include: 1. completion of the terms and conditions of censure; 2. attainment of the eligibility for or reinstatement of censured licensure; and 3. compliance with criminal background check provisions where censure was due to potential criminal actions.