Concerning record checks for certain volunteers and contractors who will have access to children or persons with developmental disabilities.

HB 1830 requires schools, educational organizations, and their contractors to conduct fingerprint-based background checks through Washington State Patrol and FBI systems for employees and volunteers with regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children under 18 or people with developmental disabilities. This applies to volunteers working with small groups (5 or fewer children under 12, 3 or fewer aged 12-18, or individuals with developmental disabilities) without supervision from staff or guardians. Existing background checks conducted within the previous two years may be used instead of new checks, and costs include state/federal fees plus administrative charges. The bill specifies the process for conducting checks, limits database access, and outlines disqualification notification procedures.