Posted: | January 4, 2023 02:02 PM |
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From: | Representative John A. Lawrence |
To: | All House members |
Subject: | COSPONSOR MEMO – Background Checks for School Board Candidates |
Dear Colleagues – In the near future, I will introduce legislation requiring candidates for School Board to obtain the same background check / clearance required for individuals volunteering with children. As you are likely aware, individuals who work or volunteer with children must obtain a child-abuse clearance under Pennsylvania law. Details around this requirement can be found on the Department of Human Services website at the following link: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/default.aspx With that in mind, there is no similar requirement for members of local school boards. Under this proposal, candidates for school board would be required to submit a clearance along with their candidate affidavit, petitions, and statement of financial interest to the County during the filing period. I would appreciate your support of this initiative. |