NJ S2613

Removes the 20-year limit on employment history disclosure, requiring applicants for school positions involving regular contact with students to report all former school employers and positions involving children, regardless of when employment occurred.

Increases the maximum civil penalty for applicants who provide false information or fail to disclose required employment history from $500 to $10,000.

Creates a centralized school employee identification database maintained by the Commissioner of Education to track child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations, disqualification determinations, and certificate revocation notices.

Requires the Department of Children and Families to conduct child abuse record information checks on all applicants for positions involving regular student contact, with results due within 45 days of request.

Mandates the Commissioner of Education audit school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers for compliance with employment history review requirements every five years, with authority for immediate audits when student safety concerns arise.