Requires certain employees and candidates for public school employment or service and youth camp employees to undergo child abuse record information check.
This bill requires certain individuals to undergo child abuse record checks before working in specific roles. It applies to public school employees (including current staff within five years), school bus drivers (before hiring and during license renewal), and youth camp employees or candidates. Applicants must provide written consent and pay for the check, conducted by the Department of Children and Families. If substantiated child abuse allegations are found, the individual is permanently disqualified from these positions. The bill takes immediate effect, with current school staff checks to be completed within five years.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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