NY S07680

Requires fingerprinting of prospective employees at approved private special education schools using electronic scanning technology, with identity verification through two forms of identification (one with photograph) and signed attestation by the prospective employee.

Expands electronic fingerprinting requirements to out-of-state applicants, who must be fingerprinted electronically prior to employment within New York if initially submitting fingerprint cards rather than electronic scans.

Defines "special education school" to include state schools under Articles 87-88, state-supported schools under Article 85, approved private non-residential or residential schools for students with disabilities, and approved preschool special education providers located within the state.

Makes permanent provisions relating to conditional clearance for employment by repealing the July 1, 2015 expiration date in Chapter 147 of the laws of 2001 governing conditional appointment of school district, charter school, and BOCES employees.

Adds fingerprinting requirements for prospective employees of approved private schools for students with disabilities and approved providers of special education services, with authority for conditional and emergency conditional appointments similar to union free school districts.

Takes effect July 1, 2015, with Section 31 taking effect immediately; applies to prospective employees appointed on or after the effective date.