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- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
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Title of bill
An act to amend the correction law, in relation to permitting certain school and day care providers to exclude from employment certain persons with a felony record involving certain offenses against children, drug sale or possession, use of firearms or violent acts
Purpose
This bill amends the current correction law in relation to permitting certain school and day care providers to exclude from employment certain persons with a felony record.
Summary of provisions
Section 753 of the correction law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3. This subdivision shall eliminate protection of former felons to apply for positions in nursery school through grade twelve in either public or private schools.
Justification
This bill amends the current law as it relates to employment of certain felons in schools. The changes proposed herein will afford greater protection to our children and those most vulnerable to heinous crimes. Common sense dictates that a convicted offender of pedophilia, sex offenses, drug sale or possession, use of fire arms or an act involving violence should not be permitted to work with or around children, due to the very real threat of a repeat offense. However, New York's laws currently do not prohibit such offenders from working with children in certain situations, which leaves open the possibility that they can and will seek out these types of employment.
Legislative history
S.6049 of 2004, S.513 of 2005/2006, S.584 of 2007/2008
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This law shall take effect immediately upon being signed into law.
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