The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding employment requirements for noncertificated personnel in school districts and charter schools by replacing the existing fingerprinting requirement with a mandate for these individuals to obtain a fingerprint clearance card as a condition of employment. This change, indicated by the new language, broadens the scope of individuals subject to these regulations by removing exemptions for certain school personnel. Additionally, the bill extends the fingerprint clearance card requirement to all charter school personnel not classified as teachers or administrators, ensuring uniform standards across educational institutions. Moreover, the bill appropriates $1,200,000 from the state General Fund for the State Board of Education to investigate complaints of immoral or unprofessional conduct among noncertificated personnel and to establish disciplinary procedures, as outlined in the new provisions. It also clarifies that individuals with verified fingerprints on file are not required to resubmit them for renewal unless necessary, and allows charter schools to hire personnel before receiving fingerprint check results under specific conditions. These updates aim to enhance safety and accountability while streamlining the hiring process for educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-106, 15-183, 15-505, 15-512, 41-1758.01, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1758.03, 114-95, 108-446, 15-550, 15-203, 15-741.01, 15-213, 1-216, 15-914, 11-952.01, 41-621.01, 41-1092.08, 3-365, 15-808, 15-154, 15-771, 15-513
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-106, 15-183, 15-505, 15-512, 41-1758.01, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1758.03, 114-95, 108-446, 15-550, 15-203, 15-741.01, 15-213, 1-216, 15-914, 11-952.01, 41-621.01, 41-1092.08, 3-365, 15-808, 15-154, 15-771, 15-513