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NJ S1239
NJ S1239Requires New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to require criminal history records check for person to serve as official at athletic events sanctioned by association.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
12/05/2024
12/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that a criminal history records check be conducted on any person who serves as an official for an interscholastic athletics meet, game, or tournament sanctioned by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). Under the bill's provisions, the association is to request the check through the Commissioner of Education. A prospective or current official will submit his name, address, and fingerprints to the NJSIAA which will then forward this documentation to the commissioner. The bill authorizes the commissioner to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police. In conducting the check, the State Bureau of Identification will examine its own files and will arrange for a similar examination by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division. A prospective or current official will be disqualified from serving as an official for any interscholastic athletic events sanctioned by the NJSIAA if the person's criminal history record information reveals a record of conviction for a disqualifying crime or offense. The bill incorporates by reference the list of disqualifying crimes and offenses applicable to prospective school employees. Following qualification to serve as an official, the State Bureau of Identification will immediately forward to the commissioner any information which the bureau receives on a charge pending against the official. If the charge is for a disqualifying crime or offense, the commissioner will notify the NJSIAA, and the association will take appropriate action. If the pending charge results in conviction, the person will be disqualified from continuing to serve as an official.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), which sanctions high school athletic events, must require a criminal history records check for anyone serving as an official at these events. This process involves the NJSIAA requesting the check through the Commissioner of Education, with prospective or current officials submitting their personal information and fingerprints. The Commissioner is authorized to share this data with federal and state law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the State Bureau of Identification, to conduct the background check. Officials will be disqualified if their criminal history reveals a conviction for certain crimes or offenses, mirroring the disqualifying offenses for school employees. Furthermore, if an official is charged with a disqualifying offense after being cleared, and this charge leads to a conviction, they will be removed from their official duties. The bill also specifies that existing officials must comply with these requirements within 60 days of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1239 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1239_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SED 12/5/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1239_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1239_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1239_I1.HTM |
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