Revises certain portions of law related to criminal history record check for school employees.
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This bill revises New Jersey law regarding criminal history record checks for school employees. It expands the scope of individuals requiring these checks to include those with regular, recurring, or unsupervised contact with pupils or who are present on school property during pupil hours. The bill also increases fines for non-compliance and grants the Commissioner of Education greater authority to address ongoing violations, including appointing monitors and taking action against board members.
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