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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To (1) establish a just cause standard for teacher termination decisions, (2) make the decision of a neutral arbitrator in a termination hearing binding, and (3) provide full workers' compensation coverage for teachers injured by students in the course of their employment.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, modifies existing laws concerning teachers by establishing a "just cause" standard for terminating a teacher's employment, meaning dismissals must be for legitimate and fair reasons, not arbitrary ones. It also mandates that the decision of a neutral arbitrator in a teacher termination hearing will be legally binding on both the teacher and the school district, preventing further appeals to the board of education. Furthermore, the bill ensures that teachers injured by students while performing their job duties will receive full workers' compensation coverage, including continued salary and protection of their accrued leave time, and clarifies that this coverage extends to student teachers and certain university staff.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Education Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/23/2026 ) (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05218&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05218-R00-HB.PDF |
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