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Wayne County updates personnel policy to require SBI background checks for employees who may work with children

5784827 · September 17, 2025
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Summary

In compliance with Session Law 2025-16 and an amendment to General Statute 143B, the board approved a change to county personnel policy requiring State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) background checks for applicants who may work with children.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a change to the county personnel policy on Sept. 16 requiring mandatory SBI background checks for applicants who may work with children, in compliance with Session Law 2025-16 and an amendment to General Statute 143B.

County staff told commissioners the new requirement will apply going forward to new hires whose…

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