SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Requests that the state Department of Education study the costs associated with criminal background checks for teachers and other school employees and submit a written report to the House Committee on Education by March 1, 2027

Summary

The measure directs the state Department of Education to examine the expenses tied to criminal background checks for teachers and other school staff, identify who pays them, and explore ways to reduce any burden on employees. It requires a written report with findings and any legislative recommendations to be delivered to the House Committee on Education by March 1, 2027. The resolution responds to constituent concerns about these costs.

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