HB 723-FN (2020): relative to requiring a criminal history records check for applicants for teaching certification.

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HB 723-FN (2020)

relative to requiring a criminal history records check for applicants for teaching certification.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on October 17, 2019 and October 21, 2019. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 8, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 22, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2019, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 12, 2019, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • October 17, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • October 21, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • October 23, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • September 22, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education

Votes

  • January 8, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Education
  • February 6, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/06/2019 02:00 pm LOB 207
  • February 12, 2019: Executive Session: 02/12/2019 10:30 am LOB 207
  • February 13, 2019: Retained in Committee
  • October 17, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/17/2019 10:00 am LOB 207
  • October 21, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/21/2019 10:00 am LOB 207
  • October 23, 2019: Executive Session: 10/23/2019 10:00 am LOB 207
  • October 31, 2019: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • January 8, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/08/2020
  • September 22, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/22/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/97236261808 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 20, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 13-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 432 (2021): relative to the offenses that prevent employment in a school.

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