Maine LD2192 strengthens vetting and investigation processes for school employees and applicants.

Maine LD2192 strengthens the duties of school entities and the Department of Education in vetting applicants for school jobs and in investigating school employees who have allegedly committed misconduct. The bill requires applicants to disclose any current or previous investigations regarding conduct involving alcohol, illegal drugs, physical abuse, emotional abuse, inappropriate contact, harassment, sexual assault, stalking, or sexual exploitation of a minor. School entities must verify employment histories and request records of previous investigations from the department.

Maine LD2192 strengthens vetting and investigation processes for school employees and applicants.

Maine LD2192 strengthens the duties of school entities and the Department of Education in vetting applicants for school jobs and in investigating school employees who have allegedly committed misconduct. The bill requires applicants to disclose any current or previous investigations regarding conduct involving alcohol, illegal drugs, physical abuse, emotional abuse, inappropriate contact, harassment, sexual assault, stalking, or sexual exploitation of a minor. School entities must verify employment histories and request records of previous investigations from the department.