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 include specific guidelines for handling requests from immigration authorities, such as verifying identification and warrants, consulting legal counsel, and directing immigration officials to 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 updated standards and includes the designated administrator in the school security and safety committee, while removing the requirement for an additional administrator on the committee.

Furthermore, the bill introduces regulations regarding the operation and purchase of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufactured by covered foreign entities, prohibiting state agencies and municipalities from purchasing or operating such UAS effective October 1, 2028. It also establishes new definitions and restrictions for unmanned aircraft operations near critical infrastructure facilities, classifying violations as a class A misdemeanor. The bill appropriates $2,887,500 from the General Fund for public safety and community health services, and it amends statutes related to student athlete compensation, allowing for revenue sharing agreements and endorsement contracts while ensuring that institutions are not required to compensate student athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness. The bill also mandates annual reporting on revenue sharing agreements and removes previous restrictions on compensation as an inducement for enrollment.

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