S.3054

Revises law requiring school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers to review employment history of prospective employee for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

Introduced·4/8/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3054 revises employment screening requirements for school employees to include allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

New Jersey S3054 revises the law requiring school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers to review the employment history of prospective employees for allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. The bill mandates that applicants provide prior written consent for the Department of Education to conduct a child abuse record information check. It also requires the Commissioner of Education to create and maintain a secure and centralized school employee identification database.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
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R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 8, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee