On May 13, 2004, the BC Government introduced Bill 55, the Teaching Profession Amendment Act, 2004. The proposed legislation amends the Teaching Profession Act in order to further clarify the role of the British Columbia College of Teachers (the “College”). The proposed amendments to the Teaching Profession Act will:
In addition to the amendments relating to the Council, Bill 55 also amends the requirement that members of the College report the misconduct of other members and clarifies the circumstances in which members must make such reports. Under the proposed amendments, a member must report another member when the professional misconduct involves any of the following: