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In Oconomowoc Area School District v. Cota, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that protections against arrest record discrimination under the...
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Ohio has experienced a nearly 40% increase in background checks for substitute teachers following the removal of the bachelor’s degree...
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Florida schools can now fingerprint volunteers under a new law aimed at enhancing security. The law, effective immediately, mandates background...
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Washington’s House passed Bill 1385, aimed at expediting background checks for workers in caregiving roles for children, the elderly, and...
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A one-size-fits-all approach to employee termination as the result of positive drug tests simply isn’t realistic. A recent lawsuit was settled in...
MoreNew Background Check Requirements Slow CCSD Hiring
New laws that are intended to keep child predators out of Nevada classrooms are taxing the Clark County School District’s human resources staff...
MoreSenate Oks Bill Allowing Churches to Seek Background Checks for Those Working or Volunteering with Children
The Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne to protect Rhode Island youth. Meant to help churches and other...
MoreApplicant Who Failed Pre-Employment Drug Test Could Not Show the Public Employer Violated Her Due Process Rights or Title VII
A lawsuit in which a job applicant challenged a public employer’s decision to withdraw an offer to employment after the individual tested positive...
MoreAudit Shows BPS Missed Background Checks, Paid Schools Foundation
Recent findings of a state audit revealed four serious findings within Brevard Public Schools. Superintendent Desmond Blackburn wasn’t surprised...
MoreNew Child Care Background Check Bill Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Assembly Bill 2036 imposes additional restrictions on businesses providing online childcare job posting services in California and on background...
MoreIndiana Lawmakers Want to Expand Background Checks for Teachers
Although school districts in Indiana are in favor of legislation that would require running background checks for teachers, some are worried about...
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