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School board hears new state criminal-history mandate that could force staff removals
Summary
Board members discussed the impact of recent changes to La. Rev. Stat. 17-15 and the state child-abuse registry on school employment, with staff saying the law is newly effective and district officials still working to implement access and procedures.
School board members discussed a newly amended state law requiring schools to use the Louisiana child-abuse registry in hiring and employment oversight, and officials said the district is still working through how the law will be implemented. The matter was raised by Doctor Budd (legislative liaison), who warned the board that “if we don't do our due diligence, there is a financial penalty assessed to the school board itself of the equal amount of 1 year salary of a teacher.” He listed offenses covered by the law and said…
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