The bill, S.B. No. 2244, aims to enhance the eligibility criteria for individuals providing services as employees, volunteers, or contractors for certain agencies, particularly in public schools. It amends Chapter 810 of the Health and Safety Code to establish a required determination of reportable conduct, mandating that participating state agencies conduct investigations and issue determinations for all allegations of reportable conduct against their employees, volunteers, or contractors, regardless of whether they resign or surrender their licenses. Additionally, the bill prohibits agencies from dismissing appeals or entering settlement agreements that would prevent the issuance of a determination regarding such allegations.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the Education Code to ensure that individuals with felony or misdemeanor convictions that disqualify them from employment, as well as those identified as having engaged in misconduct, are not permitted to provide services in schools. It expands access to the registry of individuals not eligible for employment to include entities and subcontractors that contract with school districts or charter schools. The bill also repeals certain provisions of the Education Code and clarifies that the amended eligibility criteria apply only to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 22.0834, Education Code 22.092 (Education Code 22)