Pennsylvania HB477 mandates background checks for candidates for school district office.
HB477 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require candidates for school district office to submit criminal history records and other background information. This includes reports from the Pennsylvania State Police and the Department of Human Services. Candidates convicted of certain serious crimes or listed on sex offender registries are deemed ineligible. The Department of State will implement rules for these checks, which apply to elections 180 days after the bill's effective date.
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