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MN SF2697

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Carla Nelson

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

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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