Bill > S02054

This bill modifies the social services law to enhance the process of criminal background checks for prospective child day care employees and volunteers. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Education to forward a copy of an individual's criminal history record and fingerprints to the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) after the individual has been initially cleared by the Commissioner of Education. The bill also allows the Division of Criminal Justice Services to provide subsequent criminal history notifications directly to the OCFS commissioner once a prospective employee has been cleared for employment. This change aims to streamline the background check process for child care workers, ensuring that potential employees undergo thorough screening before working with children, while creating a more efficient system for sharing and tracking criminal history information between state agencies.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2054