This bill requires that, when a criminal history background check of a person is required for the issuance or renewal of a teaching or educational personnel credential and that person was subject to a criminal history background check by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Commissioner of Education must rely on the criminal history background check information provided to the Department of Health and Human Services by the Maine Criminal Justice Information System and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 2107, SP 900: 19-A.2111, 22.2425, 22.5307, 22.8110, 22.8302