amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees.
What changed between versions
Added mandatory fingerprint-based criminal background investigations for all school employees over 18 years old hired by accredited schools, conducted through the Division of Criminal Investigation and FBI.
Clarified that student teachers must undergo criminal background investigations conducted by their accredited school, and that results can be shared with other schools where they complete student teaching.
Added provision that school employees working at more than one accredited school only need one background investigation if conducted within five years of employment at the additional school.
Maintained existing provisions that schools may refuse to employ individuals convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, crimes of violence, sex offenses, or narcotics trafficking.
Established that employees may begin work on a temporary basis while awaiting background check results, with schools allowed to withdraw offers or terminate employment if disqualifying records are found.
Added enrolled version certification blocks including signatures from the Governor, House Speaker, and Senate President, along with filing dates and official attestations required for the bill to become law.