SB 842
Schools; requiring school district and charter school governing bodies to request a national criminal history record check for volunteers. Effective date. Emergency.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oklahoma school districts and charter schools to conduct national criminal history checks on all volunteers. The goal is to enhance the safety of students and staff by ensuring that individuals volunteering in schools do not have a criminal record that could pose a risk. The bill includes an effective date and is being passed under an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately. This measure aims to strengthen background screening procedures for volunteers within the state’s education system.
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