Background Checks
During the 2007 legislative session, Senate Bill 9 was passed to authorize and require background checks for those who have access to students in a public school setting. Individuals requiring a criminal background check include:
- Employees
- Teachers (Substitutes)
- Private Tutors/Private Contractors (Examples: Private Nurses/ Private Lesson Teachers/Private Tutor)
- Student Teachers/Observers
- Volunteers
- And some contractor/service provider employees.