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This bill, concerning background investigations, prohibits private schools that participate in programs like the individualized education account program, education savings account program, or that enroll students receiving an education freedom scholarship from hiring individuals with a history of child abuse, severe child abuse, child sexual abuse, or child neglect, as determined by the Department of Children's Services (DCS). It also requires DCS to provide due process to individuals accused of such abuse and to disclose findings to educational institutions if an individual poses an immediate threat to children's safety, even if investigations are ongoing or due process is pending. Furthermore, the bill mandates that these schools cannot hire individuals listed on vulnerable person or sex offender registries. Additionally, it allows certain child care agencies, even those exempt from licensing, to request that the Department of Human Services (DHS) review their employees or potential employees for records of child or adult abuse or neglect, with DHS consulting DCS to establish a review process and create necessary forms.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2475&ga=114