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SB 372

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND DETERMINE THE BEST MECHANISM FOR PROVIDING NOTICE OF CERTAIN RESTRAINING OR PROTECTIVE ORDERS TO SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND RESOURCE OFFICERS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Sampson

Connecticut establishes a working group to study the best method for notifying school officials and resource officers when restraining or protective orders are issued against individuals.

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Bill Summary · SB 372

Legislative bill overview

SB 372 establishes a working group tasked with studying how to effectively notify school officials and school resource officers when restraining or protective orders are issued against individuals. The bill does not create a direct notification system itself, but rather creates a committee to research and recommend the best approach for sharing this sensitive information.

Why is this important

Schools need timely information about individuals subject to restraining or protective orders to maintain campus safety and protect students and staff. Currently, there may be gaps in communication between the courts (which issue these orders) and schools, potentially leaving educators unaware of potential threats or individuals they are legally prohibited from allowing on campus.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Protective order details involve sensitive information about alleged victims and respondents; the working group must balance school safety with protecting individuals' privacy rights
  • Implementation costs: Determining the mechanism may require new systems, training, or resources for schools and court systems to coordinate and process notifications
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify whether all restraining/protective orders should be reported or only those deemed school-safety-relevant, leaving this definitional question to the working group

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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