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CT SB01196

CT SB01196
An Act Concerning The Disciplinary Process For Educators.


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Introduced
01/30/2025
In Committee
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To provide educators additional protections against unfair termination and reduce the vagueness of the current standard in disciplinary proceedings.

AI Summary

This bill proposes two key changes to the disciplinary process for educators in Connecticut. First, it would require that decisions made by a neutral arbitrator in discipline proceedings be legally binding on local and regional school boards, which means school boards would be required to follow the arbitrator's recommendations. Second, the bill seeks to implement a "just cause" legal standard in educator disciplinary proceedings, which is a more stringent and protective standard than current practices. The "just cause" standard typically requires that any disciplinary action against an educator must be based on fair, reasonable, and substantiated grounds, providing educators with increased protection against arbitrary or unfair termination. By making these changes, the bill aims to enhance procedural fairness and provide educators with more robust safeguards in disciplinary processes, ultimately reducing the potential for arbitrary or capricious employment actions against teachers and other educational professionals.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education (on 01/30/2025)

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