Revises law requiring school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers to review employment history of prospective employee for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

This bill requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers to review employment history of applicants for positions involving contact with students, removing a 20-year limit on former employers that must be reviewed. It increases civil penalties for providing false information from $500 to $10,000 and mandates creation of a centralized school employee database to track employment history, child abuse investigations, and disqualifications. The bill also establishes procedures for investigating allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct by school employees and requires school districts to conduct child abuse record checks through the Department of Children and Families. Additionally, it requires regular audits of school hiring practices by the Commissioner of Education every five years to ensure compliance with the law.