Establishes "School Bus Safety and Child Protection Act," requires periodic criminal background checks for certain school employees; and prohibits interference with school bus monitoring devices.
This bill requires nonpublic schools and charter schools receiving state/federal funds to conduct criminal background checks every four years for employees with regular student contact, including bus drivers, aides, teachers, and security staff. It also prohibits tampering with school bus monitoring devices, making it a crime to disable or damage cameras or recording equipment. The law applies to positions involving direct student interaction and mandates schools to suspend or terminate staff if convicted of certain crimes. Background checks must verify no disqualifying criminal history, with bus drivers able to use license renewal checks as an alternative. The bill aims to enhance safety through regular screening and protection of monitoring systems.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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