SB295 - Requires school districts to conduct criminal background checks on all volunteers

SB 295

Requires school districts to conduct criminal background checks on all volunteers

Sponsor:

Hough

LR Number:

1562S.01I

Committee:

Education

Last Action:

2/26/2019 - Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

Journal Page:

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Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2019

Current Bill Summary

SB 295 - Under this act, school districts are required to conduct a criminal background check on screened volunteers, which shall mean any person who assists a school by providing uncompensated service and who may be left alone with students. Volunteers that are not screened shall not be left alone with a student or have access to student records.

This act is identical to a provision contained in SCS/HB 485 (2019), SS#2/SCS/HCS/HB 604 (2019), and HCS/HB 739 (2019).

JOSIE BUTLER

Amendments

No Amendments Found.