SB 2244 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to provide services as an employee, volunteer, or contractor for certain agencies, including public school contractors, and access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment at public schools.

SB 2244 requires school districts and contractors to investigate all allegations of misconduct (such as criminal convictions or specific misconduct) against employees, volunteers, or contractors who work directly with students, and issue a determination regardless of resignation or license surrender. It mandates that individuals found to have engaged in "reportable conduct" be added to a statewide registry of people ineligible for school employment. The bill expands access to this registry to include private schools, nonprofit teacher organizations, and school contractors. This ensures schools can verify eligibility before hiring anyone with direct student contact.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Kelly Hancock
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