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 on such allegations.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the Education Code to clarify that entities contracting with school districts or charter schools cannot allow individuals with felony or misdemeanor convictions that disqualify them from employment to provide services. It also expands access to the registry of individuals not eligible for employment to include entities and subcontractors that provide services to schools. The bill repeals certain provisions of the Education Code and specifies that the amended regulations will apply only to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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