S.2442

Requires institutions of higher education to review employment history of prospective employees who will have regular contact with students to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2442 mandates institutions of higher education to scrutinize prospective employees' employment history for allegations of child abuse or.

New Jersey S2442 requires institutions of higher education to review the employment history of prospective employees who will have regular contact with students to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. The bill mandates institutions to obtain a written authorization from applicants to disclose such information and release former employers from liability. Employers are immune from liability for providing information unless knowingly false.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Eduction Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee