Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee hears bill to let transportation network companies run state fingerprint checks for school drivers
Summary
The House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education heard testimony on House Bill 538, sponsored by Representative Dane Deel, a measure that would let transportation network companies apply to use the state's fingerprint-access system to run background checks on drivers who transport students.
The House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education heard testimony on House Bill 538, sponsored by Representative Dane Deel, a measure that would let transportation network companies apply to use the state's fingerprint-access system to run background checks on drivers who transport students.
Supporters told the committee the change would speed hiring and reduce burdens on school districts. Lauren Hulse of HopSkip Drive, a private company that arranges vetted caregivers to transport children, said the company currently works in about 26 Missouri districts and relies on districts to run fingerprint checks for contracted drivers. "It would…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
