S.2216

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

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2216 mandates comprehensive criminal and employment background checks for all school employees.

Rhode Island S2216 introduces a comprehensive criminal and employment background check procedure for all school employees. This includes verifying information from current and former employers, particularly those involving direct contact with children. The bill outlines specific requirements for school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools, including penalties for non-compliance. It also mandates that applicants provide detailed employment history and authorization for disclosure.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Education: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Education