SB 9, 80th R.S.
Relating to the disclosure or dissemination of criminal history record information, child abuse investigation reports, and school district audit working papers for certain purposes, including the certification and employment of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct.
Audio transcript of Jan. 8, 2008, Austin Independent School District news conference on being the first district in the state to launch fingerprint background checks of employees. Letter to the Texas Education Agency regarding funding for Tex. S.B. 9, 80th Leg., R.S. (fingerprinting and criminal background checks for teachers). Legislative wrap-up, part 2 of 2. 2007 legislative session update. Notable education-related bills of the 2007 session. That's a wrap: 80th Regular Session ends with a bang and a sigh of relief. SBEC moves forward with rule to expand fingerprint mandate. Senate Bill 9: every public school employee to be fingerprinted, undergo criminal history check within next four years. 2007 legislative summary for the 80th Legislative Session. Interim education chief Scott gives warnings, predictions, and advice. What's new this year? Legislative changes affect school employees. Nov. 2 SBEC meeting highlights. Whatever happened to ... ? Controversial education reforms either quietly take hold or peter out. Nov. 14-16 SBOE meeting highlights. Fingerprinting and background checks: what to expect. More fingerprinting details emerge. New disciplinary rules passed for educators found guilty of misconduct. New fingerprinting procedures for non-certified employees. TEA considers adopting definitions for contractor fingerprint mandates. It's all about the kids: a primer on criminal background checks of employees and contractors. Fingerprinting FAQs. |
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