House Bill No. 7066 establishes new protocols for interactions between school personnel and federal immigration authorities, requiring each school district, regional educational service center, and charter school governing authority to designate at least one administrator responsible for these interactions by April 1, 2025. The bill mandates that school security and safety plans be updated to include specific guidelines for handling requests from immigration authorities, including verifying identification and warrant status, consulting legal counsel, and directing immigration authorities to communicate with the designated administrator. It also prohibits disciplinary action against employees for following these protocols. Additionally, the bill amends Section 10-222m of the general statutes to ensure that school security and safety plans are based on standards from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Department of Education's guidance on immigration activities, while repealing existing language regarding the composition of school security and safety committees to include the designated administrator.

Moreover, the bill introduces regulations concerning the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufactured by covered foreign entities, prohibiting state agencies and municipalities from purchasing or operating such systems after October 1, 2028, with certain exemptions for pre-existing contracts. It establishes operational restrictions for unmanned aircraft near critical infrastructure and classifies violations as a class A misdemeanor. The bill also includes provisions for student athletes, allowing them to earn compensation through endorsement contracts while requiring institutions to develop policies regarding such activities. It mandates annual reporting on student athlete compensation and protects the confidentiality of compensation records from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Overall, House Bill No. 7066 aims to enhance security protocols in schools and regulate the use of unmanned aircraft while addressing the rights of student athletes.

Statutes affected:
New Bill: 10-222m
Public Act No. 25-1: 10-222m