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MN HF1678
Bill
Status
5/9/2011
Primary Sponsor
Carol McFarlane
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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