This bill amends Arkansas Code 6-17-414(g)(5) to establish new provisions regarding waivers for background checks for nonlicensed staff positions within educational entities. Specifically, it allows a board of directors of an educational entity to grant a waiver for a renewed background check, which will remain valid for the duration of the applicant's employment, provided that the applicant does not experience a break in employment or receive any additional disqualifying convictions after the waiver is granted.

The new legal language inserted into the current law clarifies the conditions under which the waiver remains valid, ensuring that educational entities can maintain a standard of safety and compliance while also providing flexibility in hiring nonlicensed staff. This amendment aims to streamline the hiring process for educational institutions while still upholding necessary background check requirements.

Statutes affected:
SB 228: 6-17-414(g)
Act 197: 6-17-414(g)