New Jersey S1876 mandates background checks for State employers and service providers hiring for positions involving children.
New Jersey S1876 requires State employers and service providers to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for positions involving children. It mandates criminal history and child abuse record background checks for current and prospective employees in such positions. The bill outlines specific crimes and offenses that would disqualify an employee, such as child abuse, sexual assault, and kidnapping. It also allows provisional employment for up to 90 days pending review if certain conditions are met.
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