MN HF3270

Expands background check requirements to include all school employees, volunteers, and contractors who have unsupervised or regular contact with students, and mandates drug and alcohol testing as part of screening under section 181.951, subdivision 2.

Requires school hiring authorities to repeat background checks and screenings at least every three years and permits random drug and alcohol testing of employees, volunteers, and contractors.

Mandates school boards contracting for student transportation require carriers to conduct criminal history background checks and screenings on all operators and employees present during student transport at least every three years.

Requires school hiring authorities to request job performance and disciplinary records from prior employers when conducting background checks on prospective teachers and to contact the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to determine prior disciplinary actions.

Amends data sharing provisions to require school districts and charter schools to disclose personnel data on current and former employees related to disciplinary records and complaints when a requesting school affirms an employment interview offer has been made.