2005 Senate Bill 247

Require special education personnel background checks

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 23, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To require criminal background checks on special education personnel and “paraprofessionals” employed by public schools.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 28, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 30, 2005

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To require criminal background checks on special education personnel and “paraprofessionals” employed by public schools.

Received in the House

June 30, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Education