Bill > S1830

This bill makes the following key provisions: The bill requires independent sanctioning authorities to conduct level 2 (more comprehensive) background screenings of current and prospective athletic coaches, instead of the previous level 1 screening. It also requires these coaches to be rescreened every 5 years. The bill requires the Criminal Justice Information Program to develop a method for establishing direct identification through automated biometrics. It also requires the Department of Law Enforcement to periodically audit qualified entities that are conducting background screenings, and requires certain fingerprints to be submitted to the clearinghouse and certain information to be filed or submitted through the clearinghouse. The bill makes changes to background screening requirements for instructional and noninstructional personnel in various educational entities, including charter schools and schools of hope, requiring them to comply with the clearinghouse process established in the bill.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Criminal Justice (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1830