Modifies provisions relating to criminal history background checks

HB 992 modifies Missouri's criminal background check process for specific licensed professions. It requires fingerprint submissions for applicants seeking teaching licenses, EMT/paramedic certifications, and other state-licensed roles, with fingerprints processed through the Missouri Highway Patrol for both state and federal criminal history checks. The bill updates procedures to ensure state agencies (like the Board of Education and Health Department) receive direct access to background check results. It repeals and replaces multiple existing sections with new, streamlined provisions governing these background checks. The changes apply directly to individuals applying for or renewing licenses in these regulated occupations.