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1 New Subdivision; Polices Involving Persons Convicted of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor Child. Amend RSA 189 by inserting after section 72 the following new subdivision:
Polices Involving Persons Convicted of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor Child
189:73 Removal of Persons Due to Conviction for Sexual Misconduct.
I. In the case of a school employee removed due to a conviction for sexual misconduct involving a minor child:
(a) Neither the superintendent nor any other district employee shall provide character references for the person convicted of sexual misconduct involving a minor child.
(b) The superintendent shall not authorize any other district employee to represent the district in support of a person convicted of sexual misconduct involving a minor child during a sentencing hearing.
(c) Neither the superintendent nor any other district employee shall authorize the use of district personnel records in support of leniency in sentencing of the person convicted of sexual misconduct involving a minor child.
(d) The superintendent shall not authorize or enter into any non-disclosure agreement over actions, which are potentially criminal, including harassment or sexual abuse whether verbal or physical.
II. Any violation of paragraph I shall be cause for termination of employment.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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1 New Subdivision; Polices Involving Persons Convicted of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor Child. Amend RSA 189 by inserting after section 72 the following new subdivision:
Polices Involving Persons Convicted of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor Child
189:73 Removal of Persons Due to Conviction for Sexual Misconduct.
I. In the case of a school employee removed due to a conviction for sexual misconduct involving a minor child:
(a) Neither the superintendent nor any other district employee shall provide character references for the person convicted of sexual misconduct involving a minor child.
(b) The superintendent shall not authorize any other district employee to represent the district in support of a person convicted of sexual misconduct involving a minor child during a sentencing hearing.
(c) Neither the superintendent nor any other district employee shall authorize the use of district personnel records in support of leniency in sentencing of the person convicted of sexual misconduct involving a minor child.
(d) The superintendent shall not authorize or enter into any non-disclosure agreement over actions, which are potentially criminal, including harassment or sexual abuse whether verbal or physical.
II. Any violation of paragraph I shall be cause for termination of employment.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.