Establishes a portable clearance passport program for background checks for employment at certain agencies.

The bill creates a portable clearance passport program to streamline background checks for employment at specific agencies. The commissioner of the office of children and family services will develop this program to provide a uniform process for background checks. A valid portable clearance passport will satisfy background check requirements for prospective employees, except where additional screening is required by federal law. The passport will be valid for up to five years and can be renewed as per the commissioner's regulations.

Establishes a portable clearance passport program for background checks for employment at certain agencies.

The bill creates a portable clearance passport program to streamline background checks for employment at specific agencies. The commissioner of the office of children and family services will develop this program to provide a uniform process for background checks. A valid portable clearance passport will satisfy background check requirements for prospective employees, except where additional screening is required by federal law. The passport will be valid for up to five years and can be renewed as per the commissioner's regulations.