The proposed bill would amend section 15-512 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to enhance the background investigation process for school employees. Specifically, it would require school districts to obtain information about an employee's discipline history as part of their documented efforts to contact previous employers before hiring. This addition aims to ensure that districts have a comprehensive understanding of a candidate's fitness for employment, particularly regarding any past disciplinary actions.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "background investigation" by explicitly including "discipline history" alongside education, training, experience, qualifications, and job performance. It also maintains the current provisions regarding the sharing of background investigation results among school districts and public entities, while ensuring that the definition does not encompass the results of state or federal criminal history records checks. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen the vetting process for school employees to promote safer educational environments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-512