Rep. Tedder proposes the following amendment (LC-3728.PH0068H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 59-29-640(J) and inserting:

(J) Pending the issuance of a final order by the State Board in a proceeding pursuant to this section, no preliminary information gathered by the department concerning misconduct reasonably believed to constitute grounds for disciplinary action, including the name and certificate number of the certified educator, may be disclosed to any third party. If a violation of this subsection is found, the State Board must initiate an investigation and the violator shall be fined one thousand dollars.