Employing school districts are required to report allegations of misconduct pursuant to California Code of Regulation (CCR) section 80303 and Education Code sections 44030.5, 44420 and 44940.

Employing school districts can submit misconduct reports electronically, by selecting the Electronically Submit Misconduct Reports button, below. Please complete the online form and cover letter to include with the submission.  

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Electronically Submit Misconduct Report

To submit a misconduct report via US mail, please complete the corresponding notification forms listed below, and include the required documents as directed.  

Change in Employment Status-California Code Of Regulations Section 80303

Requires that Superintendents report credential holder's change in employment status due to allegations of misconduct. Please review CCR section 80303 for detailed information regarding this code section. Amendments to CCR section 80303, are effective July 1, 2014.  To report an educator regarding these code sections, please use the Notification Form listed below and submit the form with the required documents as directed.

Cover Letter

All documentation required by section 80303(b)

When reporting misconduct by a substitute teacher and he/she has been removed from the district substitute list because of allegations of misconduct, please include in your "Cover Letter" to the Commission whether he/she was removed from the district substitute list and provide a detailed description regarding the facts of the case.

Failure to Fulfill Employment Contract - Education Code Section 44420

Requires Commission action if a school district reports a credential holder who refuses, without good cause, to fulfill a valid contract of employment. Please review Education Code Section 44420 for detailed information regarding this section.

44420 Notification Form and California Education Code Information

Mandatory Leave of Absence - Education Code Section 44940

Requires that a school district report a mandatory leave of absence offense. Please review Education Code Section 44940 for detailed information regarding this section.

44940 Notification Form and California Education Code Information

Updated January 05, 2026