Texas HB4831 prohibits private schools from hiring individuals listed in the registry of persons ineligible for employment in schools.

Texas HB4831 amends the Education Code to expand the prohibition on hiring individuals listed in the registry of persons not eligible for employment in schools to include private schools. The registry includes those who are ineligible for educator certification, have disqualifying criminal histories, or have had their certification revoked due to misconduct. The Texas Education Agency must maintain this registry and make it available online. Private schools, along with public schools and other educational entities, must refuse to hire individuals listed in the registry.

Texas HB4831 prohibits private schools from hiring individuals listed in the registry of persons ineligible for employment in schools.

Texas HB4831 amends the Education Code to expand the prohibition on hiring individuals listed in the registry of persons not eligible for employment in schools to include private schools. The registry includes those who are ineligible for educator certification, have disqualifying criminal histories, or have had their certification revoked due to misconduct. The Texas Education Agency must maintain this registry and make it available online. Private schools, along with public schools and other educational entities, must refuse to hire individuals listed in the registry.