Texas HB5344 amends eligibility rules for employees, volunteers, and contractors in public schools and other agencies.

Texas HB5344 modifies eligibility criteria for individuals providing services as employees, volunteers, or contractors for certain agencies, including public school contractors. It mandates that agencies ensure investigations and determinations are made for allegations of reportable conduct against their employees, volunteers, or contractors. The bill also requires these individuals to be included in the interagency reportable conduct search engine. It prohibits contractors from employing individuals convicted of certain offenses or identified with misconduct.

Texas HB5344 amends eligibility rules for employees, volunteers, and contractors in public schools and other agencies.

Texas HB5344 modifies eligibility criteria for individuals providing services as employees, volunteers, or contractors for certain agencies, including public school contractors. It mandates that agencies ensure investigations and determinations are made for allegations of reportable conduct against their employees, volunteers, or contractors. The bill also requires these individuals to be included in the interagency reportable conduct search engine. It prohibits contractors from employing individuals convicted of certain offenses or identified with misconduct.