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CT SB00486

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Court Support Services Division must notify school superintendents when a juvenile convicted of sexual offenses is released from custody and will reside in their school district, effective October 1, 2018.

  • Notification requirement applies to juveniles convicted as delinquent for violations of sexual assault statutes (sections 53a-70, 53a-70a, 53a-70c, 53a-71, 53a-72a, 53a-72b) or felonies found to be committed for a sexual purpose.

  • Notification only occurs after any identified victim has been notified and does not object to the information being shared with the superintendent.

  • Commissioner of Education must develop a model policy by January 1, 2019 addressing educational support for these juveniles and safety measures for known victims attending the same school district.

  • Model policy must establish confidentiality protections and specify which school officials may receive information provided under the notification requirement.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Notification To Boards Of Education Of The Release Of A Juvenile Sexual Offender And A Model Policy Concerning The Reentry Of Such Juveniles Into The School System.

Last Action

File Number 577

4/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2018

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