Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 351: AN ACT ESTABLISHING STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR TEACHER TERMINATION DECISIONS AND REQUIRING TERMINATION HEARINGS TO BE BEFORE A NEUTRAL ARBITRATOR.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 351 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT ESTABLISHING STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR TEACHER TERMINATION DECISIONS AND REQUIRING TERMINATION HEARINGS TO BE BEFORE A NEUTRAL ARBITRATOR. Primary sponsor: Julie Kushner (Democratic), Dan Gaiewski (Democratic), Jane Garibay (Democratic), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Jimmy Sánchez (Democratic), Iris N Sanchez, Chris Poulos (Democratic), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Martha Marx (Democratic/Working Families), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Jill Gilchrest (Democratic), Maryam Khan (Democratic), Greg Howard (Republican), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): FILE NO. 353.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Democratic/Working Families 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Kushner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Dan Gaiewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Jane Garibay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| M.J. Shannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Jimmy Sánchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Iris N Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Poulos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Tom Delnicki | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Martha Marx | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 20 |
| Nick Gauthier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sarah Keitt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 134 |
| Jill Gilchrest | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Maryam Khan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Greg Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Nick Menapace | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
| Laurie Sweet | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 91 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- FILE NO. 353
- SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 239
- FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.
- RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26
- FILED WITH LCO
- Joint Favorable Substitute
- PUBLIC HEARING 0303
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees