The act requires that an applicant for a teacher license disclose misdemeanor convictions that occurred in the last 7 years, except traffic misdemeanors, unless:
The misdemeanor was committed against an at-risk person or a child; or
The department of education has specified that the misdemeanor is grounds for denial, annulment, suspension, or revocation of a license, certificate, endorsement, or authorization.
     The act requires that an applicant for a teacher license disclose any misdemeanor conviction in the 2 above categories, regardless of the date of conviction.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Statutes affected:
Signed Act (04/21/2026): 22-2-119.3