SF2218

A bill for an act relating to state regulatory compliance and eligibility requirements, including by modifying provisions related to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools; the provision of a false social security number to an employer, prospective employer, or a potential employee; qualifications for employment, professional licensure, voter registration, and bail; making penalties applicable; and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3015.) Effective date: 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.

Complete·6/2/26

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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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20 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

2:00 PM

House Conference Committee Subcommittee

Apr 21

2:00 PM

Senate Conference Committee Subcommittee

History

Jun 2

Senate

Signed by Governor. S.J. 1030.

May 28

House

Fiscal note.

May 18

Senate

Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028.