Schools must share any credible misconduct complaints when vetting staff hires
Schools checking a noncertificated or private school job applicant must share and ask about any credible complaints, investigations or discipline for egregious misconduct, not only substantiated cases. Schools must investigate such complaints, and contracts must require background checks of contractor staff who work with students.
Who it affects
Public and private schools, school staff and contractors
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Schools must request access to the misconduct data system
- : Contracts must include new background check terms
Official text
California SB 1083: Noncertificated public school employees: private school employees: egregious misconduct: statewide data system: Commission on Teacher Credentialing: adverse actions: contracts and background checks for educational services.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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