DISCLOSE CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST TEACHERS
House Bill 4127
Sponsor: Rep. Ruth Ann Jamnick
Committee: Education
Complete to 2-8-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4127 AS INTRODUCED 2-6-01
House Bill 4127 would amend the Revised School Code to specify that if the Department of Education had information that a teacher employed in Michigan had been charged in another jurisdiction with a crime similar to those listed in section 1535a(2) of the code, the department would be required to disclose that information to any person upon request.
[Section 1535a(2) of the code requires the state board of education to take emergency action and order summary suspension of a person's teaching certification if the teacher is convicted of the following crimes: a) criminal sexual conduct in any degree, assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, or an attempt to commit criminal sexual conduct in any degree; b) felonious assault on a child, child abuse in any degree, or an attempt to commit child abuse in any degree; c) cruelty, torture, or indecent exposure involving a child; d) a violation of section 7401(2)(a)(i), 7403(2)(a)(i), 7410, or 7416 of the Public Health Code (these four sections concern unlawful manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver controlled substances; possession of controlled substances or controlled substance analogues; delivery or distribution to minors and students near school property of controlled substances and marihuana; and, recruiting or inducing a minor to commit a felony involving controlled substances) and, e) a violation of sections 83, 89, 91, 316, 317, and 529 of the Michigan Penal Code (these six sections concern assault with intent to commit murder; assault with intent to rob and steal, armed and unarmed; attempt to murder; first degree murder; second degree murder; and armed robbery and aggravated assault)].
MCL 380.1535b
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.