University of California: employees, volunteers, and contractors: background checks.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the University of California (UC) to conduct background checks on prospective staff employees, contractors, and volunteers as part of its final recruitment stages. It mandates that the UC notify the Department of Justice to terminate notification services for individuals who are no longer employed by the university and requires periodic verification that individuals whose notifications remain active are still affiliated with the UC. The bill aims to ensure the safety and security of the UC community and its assets, and to maintain access to criminal history information from the Department of Justice.
Key provisions
- UC can require background checks for final stages of recruitment for staff, contractors, and volunteers.
- UC must notify the Department of Justice to terminate notification services for former employees.
- UC must verify every six months that individuals with active notifications are still employed.
- The bill does not change existing background check policies.
- The UC’s access to criminal history information from the Department of Justice is explicitly authorized.
- Critical Positions are defined as those with significant risk potential.
- The UC must submit fingerprint images and related information to the Department of Justice.
Who is affected
- University of California employees
- University of California contractors
- University of California volunteers
- Department of Justice
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