Kentucky HB657 mandates national and state criminal background checks for applicants and professionals in various fields.
Kentucky HB657 requires national and state criminal background checks for applicants seeking initial licenses, those seeking to reinstate licenses, and professionals in fields such as audiology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, professional counseling, psychology, social work, and others. The checks are conducted by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The results are sent to the relevant licensing boards for screening. The boards may use the results in legal proceedings challenging disciplinary actions.
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