Requires verification of identity and employment eligibility for applicants and employees in educational institutions.

The bill mandates that the Board of Educational Examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals applying for initial licensure or license renewal. It also requires these entities to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all individuals who have accepted an offer of employment. The board may charge a reasonable fee for reviewing relevant information. The bill specifies the documents accepted as proof of lawful presence and identity.

Requires verification of identity and employment eligibility for applicants and employees in educational institutions.

The bill mandates that the Board of Educational Examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals applying for initial licensure or license renewal. It also requires these entities to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all individuals who have accepted an offer of employment. The board may charge a reasonable fee for reviewing relevant information. The bill specifies the documents accepted as proof of lawful presence and identity.