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NJ S3395
Bill
Status
6/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Burzichelli
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AI Summary
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Requires criminal history background checks for general contractors, subcontractors, and public works employees (including third-party contractors) who work on school property when school is in session, applying the same disqualification standards as other school employees
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Mandates the New Jersey Schools Development Authority to verify that construction workers have no disqualifying criminal records before contracting for their services on school facilities projects
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Requires third-party contractors to submit a list of all employees working on school projects and certify that each has passed the required criminal background check
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Increases penalties for employers who fail to comply with background check requirements from $500 to $1,000 for first offense and $5,000 for subsequent offenses, with third-time violating contractors barred from state contracts for three years
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Requires school districts to update visitor policies to include registration procedures for construction workers entering school buildings, with the Commissioner of Education revising the School Safety and Security Manual to provide implementation guidance
Legislative Description
Clarifies criminal history record check requirements for workers conducting construction or public works activities in school buildings; requires school district to update visitor policy.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
6/6/2024