State considers erasing unproven charges from teacher files A bill working its way through the General Assembly will require school districts to remove any reference to a Department of Children and Families investigation from a teacher’s file when allegations are found to be unsubstantiated. Supporters say the proposed law will mitigate the negative mark of a false accusation. “There are people in the teaching profession who have been accused of things they have not done,” said State Sen. Gary Winfield, D-New Haven, vice chairman of the Education Committee. “I think it’s important to have the conversation. Anytime that you’re in an environment where you’re dealing with children, an ... Continue reading... http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/loc...ers-erasing-unproven-charges-from-7218348.php
