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Introduced
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/23/2024
02/23/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to criminal history records for volunteers in K-12 public schools; authorizing school districts to request fingerprints to obtain criminal histories for volunteers as specified; authorizing school districts to receive criminal histories for volunteers as specified; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes school districts in Wyoming to request fingerprints from volunteers who may have regular contact with or unsupervised access to minors in the course of volunteering, in order to obtain their criminal history records. It amends existing laws to allow school districts to receive and use this information for background checks on such volunteers, in addition to existing requirements for employees who may have access to minors. The bill specifies that the school district will pay the costs associated with these background checks, and it will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Fred Baldwin (R)*,
Eric Barlow (R)*,
Ryan Berger (R)*,
Landon Brown (R)*,
Affie Ellis (R)*,
David Northrup (R)*,
Pepper Ottman (R)*,
Albert Sommers (R)*,
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Last Action
COW:H Did not consider for COW (on 02/23/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/HB0175 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Introduced/HB0175.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Fiscal/HB0175.pdf |
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