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MN SF2697
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Carla Nelson
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AI Summary
- Requires school boards and hiring authorities to contact the Board of Teaching and Department of Education when conducting criminal background checks on prospective teachers to determine if disciplinary action has been taken or maltreatment reports filed
- Board of Teaching and Department of Education must respond within two business days; if relevant public data exists, it must be transmitted within five business days
- Requires prospective teachers to disclose in employment applications all current and previous disciplinary actions taken against them in Minnesota and other states, including actions against their teaching license
- Requires applicants be notified that submitting false or incomplete disciplinary information is grounds for dismissal
- Excludes from the definition of "disciplinary action" actions based on court-ordered child support or maintenance payment arrearages and delinquent state taxes
Legislative Description
Teacher background check requirements modifications
Last Action
Referred to Education
3/17/2014
Committee Referrals
Education3/17/2014
Full Bill Text
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