Stricter Background Checks For School Employees SoughtPOSTED: 4:24 pm EDT July 6, 2006 A new proposal would require federal criminal-background checks for prospective public and private school employees in Pennsylvania.Teachers, janitors and bus drivers would be included.The proposal would take effect April 1 if Gov. Ed Rendell signs it.Currently, only a state police background check is required.The rule for imposing more stringent background checks on all school applicants is included in a school-code bill passed by state lawmakers over the weekend as part of the state budget package. Related Links: More County News Copyright 2006 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report. |
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