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CT SB00870

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gary LeBeau

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Impose fines of $500 to $2,500 on school principals who fail to report physical assaults by students on teachers or school employees
  • Require principals who fail to report assaults to participate in an educational training program established by the Department of Education
  • Permit teachers and school employees who are victims of physical assault by a student to file civil actions in Superior Court for back wages, employee benefits, and other financial losses resulting from the assault
  • Allow assault victims to file complaints with the Workers' Compensation Commission chairman for back wages, employee benefits, and other financial losses
  • Impose fines of $500 to $2,500 on mandated reporters who fail to report violations and require them to participate in Department of Education training programs

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Imposition Of Sanctions And Fines On Principals Who Fail To Report A Physical Assault On School Employees By A Student, A Cause Of Action For School Employees Who Are Victims Of A Physical Assault By A Student, And The Imposition Of Sanctions And Fines On Mandated Reporters Who Fail To Report.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

2/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Education2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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