Maryland HB856 mandates local school systems to use the Educator Identification Clearinghouse for screening educators and obtaining licenses.

Maryland HB856, known as the School Personnel Vetting and Hiring Transparency Act, requires the State Department of Education to register each local school system as an associate member of a national membership organization. This organization provides access to the Educator Identification Clearinghouse, a national collection point for schools. The bill mandates local school systems to use this clearinghouse to screen individuals offered educator positions requiring a license. It ensures that these individuals apply for and obtain the appropriate license before any interaction with children.

Maryland HB856 mandates local school systems to use the Educator Identification Clearinghouse for screening educators and obtaining licenses.

Maryland HB856, known as the School Personnel Vetting and Hiring Transparency Act, requires the State Department of Education to register each local school system as an associate member of a national membership organization. This organization provides access to the Educator Identification Clearinghouse, a national collection point for schools. The bill mandates local school systems to use this clearinghouse to screen individuals offered educator positions requiring a license. It ensures that these individuals apply for and obtain the appropriate license before any interaction with children.