The 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 introduces a new subdivision that allows a board of directors of an educational entity to grant a waiver for a renewed background check. This waiver 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 specifies that the waiver is contingent upon the applicant maintaining continuous employment and not incurring further disqualifying offenses. This amendment aims to streamline the hiring process for nonlicensed staff while ensuring that educational entities maintain a level of oversight regarding the background of their employees.

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