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Bill to streamline fingerprint checks for school contractors wins broad support from providers
Summary
HB1051 would allow contracted service providers to use a statewide fingerprinting clearance system (similar to bus-driver checks) to avoid repetitive fingerprinting and reduce service delays for students with IEPs. Speech‑language, OT and physical‑therapy groups supported the change; the Department of Education clarified 'designated volunteer' scope.
Representative Daniel Papovich Miller introduced HB1051 to add contracted education service providers to the existing statewide system used for bus drivers so providers need not be fingerprinted repeatedly in each district. Supporters said the change would reduce delays in mandated services for students.
Wendy Librand, president of the New Hampshire Speech Language Hearing…
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