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This bill strengthens regulations surrounding employee, volunteer, and contractor eligibility for certain state agencies, particularly in public school settings. It requires participating state agencies to fully investigate and issue determinations for all allegations of reportable conduct, even if the person under investigation resigns or surrenders their professional license. The bill mandates that agencies cannot dismiss appeals or enter settlements that would prevent a final determination on misconduct allegations. Furthermore, it expands requirements for school districts and contractors by prohibiting individuals from providing services if they have been convicted of certain felonies or misdemeanors, or if they are identified in the interagency reportable conduct search engine as having engaged in specific types of misconduct. The bill also extends access to the professional misconduct registry to include entities and subcontractors that provide services to school districts, charter schools, and shared services arrangements. These changes aim to enhance student safety by creating a more comprehensive screening process for individuals working in educational settings. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, otherwise it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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