Friday, May 27, 2011

Ramirez Bills Protecting Colorado Students Signed into Law

DENVER—Two measures sponsored by State Rep. Robert Ramirez were signed into law today to protect Colorado’s children.

“There is nothing more important to me than fighting for the safety of the children entrusted in our care,” said Ramirez, R-Westminster.  “The measures that were signed into law today ensure that dangerous convicted felons do not have access to our students.”

House Bill 1121 disqualifies persons convicted of certain felonies, such as child abuse and unlawful sexual behavior, from being employed in Colorado’s public schools. 

Senate Bill 266 requires all school contractors to submit to a criminal background check, and the information must be submitted to the school district when the contract is submitted. 

“The vast majority of those working and applying to work in our schools are good people who want to help make our state a better place,” Ramirez added. 

Both measures passed the General Assembly with wide bipartisan support.  HB 1121 is scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 10, 2011, while SB 266 went into effect immediately. 

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