If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by allowing the highest-ranking official of a school or school district to request information from the State Board of Education (SBE) regarding allegations of misconduct against a certificated or noncertificated person. This request can be made if the individual in question has resigned or separated from employment before the SBE has had the opportunity to investigate the allegations or determine whether to take disciplinary action. The SBE would be required to provide the requested information, after verifying the official's identity, unless doing so would impede an ongoing investigation.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the SBE may deny the request or delay providing the information until after the investigation is complete if it believes that sharing the information could hinder its inquiry. This change aims to streamline the process for school officials seeking information on potential misconduct while ensuring that the integrity of the SBE's investigations is maintained.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-350
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-350