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CT SB00393

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 General Assembly

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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