2025 SESSION

INTRODUCED

25100821D

HOUSE BILL NO. 2418

Offered January 13, 2025

Prefiled January 8, 2025

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-296.6, relating to certain applicants for employment in public schools; certain official documentation required.

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Patrons—Scott, P.A., Cole and Orrock

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Referred to Committee on Education

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 22.1-296.6 as follows:

§ 22.1-296.6. Certain applicants for employment in public schools; certain official documentation required.

In addition to any other conditions or requirements set forth in § 22.1-296.1, 22.1-296.2, or 22.1-296.4 or any other provision of law, regulation, or school board policy, each school board shall require on its application for employment for any individual whose position will involve the provision of direct instruction or support to elementary school students or students with disabilities, whether on a full-time or part-time or on a permanent or temporary basis, official documentation of the individual's criminal, educational, and employment history for at least the immediately preceding three years.