Massachusetts S355 would require the state to cover fingerprint-based criminal background check costs for teachers and school personnel.

Massachusetts S355 amends Section 38R of chapter 71 of the General Laws to eliminate fees for fingerprint-based criminal background checks for teachers and school personnel. Instead, the Commonwealth will bear all costs associated with operating and administering the background check system. This change aims to reduce financial burdens on educators and school staff.

Massachusetts S355 would require the state to cover fingerprint-based criminal background check costs for teachers and school personnel.

Massachusetts S355 amends Section 38R of chapter 71 of the General Laws to eliminate fees for fingerprint-based criminal background checks for teachers and school personnel. Instead, the Commonwealth will bear all costs associated with operating and administering the background check system. This change aims to reduce financial burdens on educators and school staff.