Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 407 — AN ACT ELIMINATING THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK FOR CERTAIN APPLICANTS FOR TEACHING POSITIONS.

Last action — REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

This bill proposes to remove the requirement for background checks on certain people applying for teaching jobs. The goal is to make it easier for qualified individuals to enter the teaching field without the barrier of a criminal history check.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education

Sponsors

  • John H.' b'Frey · Primary
  • Toni' b'Boucher · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • b'Frey, John H.'
  • b'Boucher, Toni'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 407 do?
This bill proposes to remove the requirement for background checks on certain people applying for teaching jobs. The goal is to make it easier for qualified individuals to enter the teaching field without the barrier of a criminal history check.
Who sponsors SB 407?
SB 407 is sponsored by b'Frey, John H.' and b'Boucher, Toni'.
What is the current status of SB 407?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track SB 407?
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