The bill amends the Criminal Offender Employment Act to specify that it does not apply to certain agencies, including law enforcement agencies, the early childhood education and care department, agencies considering applicants for caregiver positions, the children, youth and families department, and the public education department. These exempt agencies are granted the discretion to adopt policies in line with the Criminal Offender Employment Act, but they are also required to promulgate rules related to criminal history screening to determine eligibility for employment.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, indicating that it is necessary for the public peace, health, and safety for the act to take effect immediately. This urgency underscores the importance of establishing clear guidelines for criminal history screening within the specified agencies.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 28-2-5
Final Version: 28-2-5