"Safer Students Act"; requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, contracted service providers, and institutions of higher education to review employment history of prospective employee for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

The Safer Students Act requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, contracted service providers, and institutions of higher education to review prospective employees' employment history for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. Schools must verify employment history by contacting previous employers to determine if applicants were subject to investigations, disciplinary action, or license suspension related to such allegations. The bill establishes procedures for investigating misconduct, requires institutions to maintain records of these reviews for potential audits, and includes penalties for noncompliance such as fines and withholding of state aid.