Public and Nonpublic Schools - Employing Individuals Charged With Crimes - Prohibition

Summary

The bill bars public county schools and private schools from employing anyone they know has been charged with certain felonies, including sexual abuse, violent crimes, drug distribution, and other serious offenses. It also requires contractors to keep such individuals off school premises and forces charged employees to notify the school within two business days, or face a five‑year rehire ban. Violations can lead to revocation of a private school's approval.

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Hearings

• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Mar 17, 2026

History

1. Mar 17, 2026Hearing canceled
2. Mar 17, 2026Hearing 3/17 at 2:15 p.m.
3. Mar 11, 2026Hearing canceled
4. Mar 11, 2026Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
5. Feb 16, 2026Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
6. Feb 13, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Arikan · sponsor
• A. Johnson
• Griffith
• McComas
• Reilly
• S. Johnson

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