Assembly Bill 1003 introduces new provisions regarding the investigation of individuals holding licenses issued by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for immoral conduct. The bill stipulates that if DPI investigates a licensee for immoral conduct or based on reports of dismissal related to such conduct, the investigation cannot be concluded without a determination on revocation unless the licensee voluntarily surrenders their license and waives their appeal rights. Additionally, when a license is surrendered during an investigation, DPI is required to publicly post the licensee's name and the circumstances of the surrender on its website. The bill also defines "surrender" as a voluntary relinquishment of a license for a minimum period.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that if an investigation results in revocation or surrender, DPI must provide related records within 14 days of an open records request. It also prohibits the state superintendent from entering into agreements that would suppress or destroy information related to investigations of immoral conduct or that would require the expungement of substantiated allegations. These changes aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the handling of investigations concerning immoral conduct by licensed individuals.