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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
03/07/2018
03/07/2018
Crossed Over
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits certain conduct with students by authority figures; requires school districts to adopt certain standards of ethical conduct; require superintendent to report certain misconduct to law enforcement; requires district school superintendent to notify parents of certain information related allegations of misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators; requires resignation or termination before investigation of certain misconduct is concluded to be indicated in personnel file; requires school district to file certain complaints with DOE; expands scope of provisions requiring disqualification of persons convicted of certain offenses to apply to all persons who are required to have contact with students.
AI Summary
This bill:
Prohibits certain conduct, such as sexual or lewd conduct, between authority figures (school employees aged 18 or older) and students. Violations are punishable as a second-degree felony. The bill requires school districts to adopt standards of ethical conduct for instructional personnel and school administrators, including requiring them to report misconduct by other employees that affects student health, safety, or welfare. It requires school superintendents to report certain misconduct to law enforcement and notify parents of allegations of misconduct by school personnel. The bill also expands the scope of provisions requiring disqualification of persons convicted of certain offenses to apply to all persons required to have contact with students, not just instructional personnel and school administrators.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Education Committee (H), Judiciary Committee (H)
Last Action
Died in Education (on 03/10/2018)
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