OLR Bill Analysis

sSB 850

AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL INSPECTION REPORTS.

SUMMARY:

This bill requires local fire marshals to submit written reports of every school inspection they conduct to the local or regional education board.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2008.

BACKGROUND

Fire Marshal Inspections

By law, a local fire marshal must inspect public service facilities, including public and private schools, at least annually and submit monthly reports to his or her appointing authority (i. e. , board of fire commissioners or corresponding authority or the municipality's legislative body, board of selectmen, or warden, as appropriate).

COMMITTEE ACTION

Public Safety and Security Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

Education Committee

Joint Favorable