S 3271
Codifies and revises background check and other requirements for certain individuals working with children.
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Bill overview
This bill updates and codifies existing requirements for background checks and other criteria for individuals working with children in New Jersey. It mandates fingerprint-based criminal history checks for staff at behavioral assistance services programs and intensive in-community mental health rehabilitation services programs. Individuals with certain criminal convictions, including those involving children, are permanently disqualified from employment in these programs. The bill also establishes provisions for challenging the accuracy of criminal history records and outlines requirements for driver’s licenses and staff training.
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