Tennessee SB1180 amends background check requirements for private schools.

Tennessee SB1180 amends existing laws to enhance background checks for private schools. It mandates that private schools conduct fingerprint-based or social security number-based criminal history checks for applicants and employees in positions requiring proximity to school children. These checks must include state and national sex offender registries and the department of health's abuse registry. Additionally, schools must search the state's educator licensure database for any history of license suspension or revocation due to misconduct.

Tennessee SB1180 amends background check requirements for private schools.

Tennessee SB1180 amends existing laws to enhance background checks for private schools. It mandates that private schools conduct fingerprint-based or social security number-based criminal history checks for applicants and employees in positions requiring proximity to school children. These checks must include state and national sex offender registries and the department of health's abuse registry. Additionally, schools must search the state's educator licensure database for any history of license suspension or revocation due to misconduct.