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CT SB00393
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes a formal process for local or regional boards of education to remove members convicted of a crime or guilty of misconduct or willful and material neglect of duty
- Requires written complaint to the board, which must investigate and prepare written charges with a citation commanding the member to appear and show cause why removal should not occur
- Mandates service of charges and citation on the member at least ten days before the hearing date, with the board authorized to summon witnesses, require document production, and administer oaths
- Requires a two-thirds vote of board members to remove a member from office, with a written removal order signed by the board and lodged with the superior court clerk
- Fills any vacancy created by removal according to Connecticut General Statutes section 9-220, with witnesses and officers compensated by the state at criminal prosecution rates; effective October 1, 2020
Legislative Description
An Act Establishing A Process For The Removal Of A Member Of A Board Of Education.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/09
3/5/2020
Committee Referrals
Education3/4/2020
Full Bill Text
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