An Act relative to enhancing hiring practices to prevent sexual abuse
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S1166 — An Act relative to enhancing hiring practices to prevent sexual abuse
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✓Introduced
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Died in session
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
An Act relative to enhancing hiring practices to prevent sexual abuse
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This bill adds a new section to Chapter 71 of the General Laws requiring comprehensive screening procedures for prospective school employees regarding past investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
Screening of prospective school employees for prior investigations into child abuse or sexual misconduct.
Introduces a new requirement for screening prospective school employees.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
"Child abuse" means the non-accidental commission of any act by a caregiver which causes or creates a substantial risk of physical or emotional injury or sexual abuse of a child or student; or the victimization of a child or student through sexual exploitation, regardless if the person responsible is a caretaker.
Defines "child abuse" for the purposes of employee screening.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
"Sexual misconduct" means any verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication, or any other act directed toward or with a student that is designed to establish a sexual relationship with the student...
Defines "sexual misconduct" to aid in the screening process of school employees.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
(a) A school district, charter school, nonpublic school, or contracted service provider... may not offer employment to an applicant who would be employed by or work in a school in a position which involves direct or regular contact with students...
Establishes that schools cannot hire individuals for specific positions without thorough screening.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
(b) Before a school or contracted service provider may offer employment to an applicant who would be employed by or work in a school in a position involving direct or regular contact with children...
Mandates a review of the applicant's employment history and prior investigations before employment.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
(c) Before a school...may offer employment...the school entity or contracted service provider shall check the eligibility for employment or certification status...
Requires verification of the applicant's certification and eligibility for employment.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
(d) Before a school...may offer employment...the school entity or contracted service provider shall check the Central Registry of the department of children and families.
Mandates a check of the Central Registry for abuse findings before hiring.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
(e) An applicant who provides false information...shall be subject to discipline up to, and including, termination or denial of employment...
Establishes consequences for applicants who provide false information during the screening process.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
(h) A school or independent contractor may hire an applicant on a provisional basis for no more than 90 days...
Allows provisional hiring under strict conditions while the screening is finalized.
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Chapter 71, Section 38R1/2
(i) A school or contractor may not enter into...any action that interferes with the operation of section 51A of chapter 119...
Prevents schools from taking actions that would hinder investigations into abuse or misconduct.
Sponsors
- Joan B. Lovely · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Joan B. Lovely Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S1166 do?
- An Act relative to enhancing hiring practices to prevent sexual abuse
- Who sponsors S1166?
- S1166 is sponsored by Joan B. Lovely (Democrat).
- What is the current status of S1166?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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