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MN HF1678

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Carol McFarlane

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Adds automatic license revocation for teachers terminated or discharged by a school board for maltreatment of a minor in any school facility, without right to a hearing.

  • Allows teachers whose licenses are revoked under the new maltreatment discharge provision to petition for reconsideration only if they can prove their termination was wrongful through court reversal or pardon.

  • Requires school boards to provide training to all district employees on mandatory child maltreatment reporting responsibilities, including criminal penalties for failure to report abuse in school facilities.

  • Directs the Commissioner of Education to maintain and make available a model policy for schools to use when educating employees about mandatory child maltreatment reporting.

Legislative Description

Parent notification of child maltreatment in a school facility modified, and policy for educating employees about mandatory child maltreatment reporting required.

Last Action

Author added Westrom

1/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Education Reform5/9/2011

Full Bill Text

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