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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25, 2009
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Senate Approves "Safe Schools" Legislation

Senate approval of "Safe Schools" legislation highlighted the legislative events of the week of June 22nd, according to Senator Jane C. Orie (R-40).

Senate Bill 55 establishes a lifetime ban on working in schools for those convicted of serious violent offenses, including sexual violence and crimes against children.  The bill also includes a 10-year school employment ban for those convicted of first-degree misdemeanors.

Senate Bill 56 would reform the Safe Schools Law requirement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between school entities and police.  The bill would also assure that crimes occurring on school property are reported accurately to police and the Department of Education and hold administrators accountable for intentional failure to comply with the Law.

Other bills approved by the Senate during the session week of June 22 include:

Senate Bill 572 increases the complement of the State Police from 3940 enlisted members to 4310 members.

Senate Bill 569 enacts the Building Permit Extension Act.  It automatically extends an approval granted by a government agency relating to development until 2013.

Contact: 

Nate Silcox
(717) 787-6538