Connecticut House Bill HB06299

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/29/13
• Refer: 1/29/13

Caption

An Act Concerning Misrepresentation Of Town Of Residency With Respect To School Accommodations.

Impact

If enacted, HB 06299 will amend Title 53a of the general statutes by implementing consequences for parents or guardians who provide false residency information. Such a change would legally reinforce the boundaries of school district resources, ensuring that only those who are genuinely residents can benefit from local educational accommodations. This move is expected to safeguard the integrity of school funding and resource allocation, directly impacting local school systems.

Summary

House Bill 06299 aims to address the fraudulent act of misrepresenting residency in order to gain access to school accommodations within a district. The bill specifically criminalizes the act of a parent or guardian knowingly making a false written statement about their child's residency status. This measure is intended to prevent individuals from exploiting educational resources that are meant for residents of a district by creating a legal classification of this act as a class A misdemeanor.

Contention

The primary contention surrounding HB 06299 stems from the balance between maintaining educational integrity and imposing potential hardships on families who may legitimately struggle with residency verification. Some stakeholders may argue that it could lead to undue penalties for families experiencing transitions or those facing issues of housing instability. This could provoke discussions about the enforcement of the law and the fairness of prosecuting families that might not have the appropriate documentation to prove residency.