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Under the bill, the notification must be made by e-mail and must include the information publicly available through the state’s “Megan’s Law” sex offender registry, including the registrant’s name, address, date of birth, race and general description. The notice must also include the crime he or she committed, the date of conviction, the date the offender first registered and the date that information was last verified. “This bill closes a significant loophole in our sex offender laws, which do not affirmatively require notification of the local school superintendent – although many local police departments do so anyway,” Governor Rell said. “Connecticut residents – and particularly our state’s children – deserve all the information we can provide them about sex offenders. This new law ensures that heightened protection.” A new DPS database will allow school districts to register for e-mail notifications when a sex offender moves into or out of their communities. The new system complies with federal laws requiring notification of schools, youth groups and civic organizations. The legislation – Senate Bill 533, An Act Concerning Notification of the Release of a Registered Sexual Offender into the Community – takes effect September 1. © Copyright by ConnecticutPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of ConnecticutPlus.com, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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