Teachers and other public employees may accept gifts that are worth less than $50, but they have to disclose in writing the fact that that they have done so if, based on the circumstances, a reasonable person would think that the teacher might unduly show favor to the giver or the giver’s child because of the gift. Gifts: Public employees, including teachers, are prohibited by Sections 3 and 23(b)(2) of the conflict of interest law from accepting gifts worth $50 or more that are given to them because of the position they hold, or because of some action they could take or have taken in their position. receiving services from students in vocational programs, such as automobile oil changes. second jobs, such as coaching, and summer jobs with the same town or district.teacher political activity relating to town budget overrides.school field trips where a chaperone teacher’s expenses are paid.This information sheet answers some questions about the law frequently asked by teachers. Public school teachers – teachers who work for school districts, regional schools, and charter schools - are subject to the conflict of interest law, G.L.
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