SB 648·MD·senate
Local School Systems - Educator Screening - Educator Identification Clearinghouse (School Personnel Vetting and Hiring Transparency Act)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Hettleman
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 363
May 12, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the state Department of Education to enroll every local school system as an associate member of a national organization that runs the Educator Identification Clearinghouse. Starting Oct. 1, 2026, each district must screen any new teacher offer through that clearinghouse and be sure the candidate applies for and receives the required teaching license before any contact with students. The goal is to improve hiring transparency and protect children.
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