H7356

Provides for a comprehensive criminal and employment background check procedure for all school employees.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7356 mandates comprehensive criminal and employment background checks for school employees.

Rhode Island H7356 establishes a comprehensive criminal and employment background check procedure for all school employees. It requires schools to conduct criminal background checks and verify employment history, including past allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. Schools must also contact out-of-state employers for relevant information. Failure to provide accurate information can result in disciplinary action and civil penalties. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 30

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)

Jan 28

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary