Local School Systems - Educator Screening - Educator Identification Clearinghouse (School Personnel Vetting and Hiring Transparency Act)

Requiring the State Department of Education to register each local school system in the State as an associate member of a certain national membership organization; and requiring each local school system in the State to utilize the Educator Identification Clearinghouse to screen individuals who receive an offer of employment on or after August 1, 2026, for an educator position that requires a license and ensure that each individual who receives an offer applies for and obtains the appropriate license before certain occurrences.

Engrossed on 3/20/26

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Third Reading Passed

41 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

1:00 PM

Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing

Apr 1

1:00 PM

House Ways and Means Hearing