Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of certain specified school employees, complaints against school employees and the investigation of complaints against school employees, and the responsibilities of the department of education and the board of educational examiners

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 17, 2024
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 17, 2024
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 8, 2024
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 11, 202499–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 14, 2024
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 2, 202449–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 19, 2024
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 19, 2024

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 5

3 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• S-5115 · filed April 2, 2024 by Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R)

  AI summary This amendment changes the wording regarding certain types of relationships and adds a requirement to report school employees who use or possess illegal drugs, unauthorized drugs, or alcohol while on school grounds or at school activities. It also updates the definitions for grooming behavior and inappropriate relationships. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 2, 2024
• H-8267 · filed April 2, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the wording regarding certain relationships from "romantic" to "sexual" or "romantic sexual" and adds a requirement to report school employees who use or possess illegal drugs, unauthorized drugs, or alcohol while on school grounds or at school activities. It also updates the definitions of "grooming behavior" and "inappropriate relationship." Its wording →
  Never voted on
• H-8188 · filed March 11, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a requirement for the board of educational examiners to create a voluntary certification system for athletic directors. This new system would include different ways to earn a certificate and would specify the qualifications and responsibilities for those holding it. Its wording →
  Withdrawn
  March 11, 2024
• H-8185 · filed March 11, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that the board of educational examiners must give a unique ID number to every reported incident. This ID can be used on the board's website to check the status and most recent action of an investigation, but only the person who reported it, the employee involved, and board staff can see that information. Its wording →
  Adopted
  March 11, 2024
• H-8178 · filed March 7, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a requirement for school boards to create a process for reporting and investigating employees who commit felonies or certain sexual misconduct. It prohibits schools from making agreements that hide employee misconduct or waive liability for wrongdoing, and it requires schools to complete investigations even if an employee resigns or is fired. Additionally, it mandates that schools check employment histories and license status before hiring and requires administrators to face hearings if they intentionally fail to follow these reporting and investigation rules. Its wording →
  Adopted
  March 11, 2024