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Senate adopts verification requirements for educators' employment eligibility
Summary
Senate File 2218, requiring the Board of Educational Examiners and K-12 employers to verify identity and employment eligibility (amendment replaced 'lawful presence' with 'legal authorization to work'), passed the Senate unanimously 47-0 after adoption of amendment 50 30.
Senate File 2218, sponsored by Senator Evans, would require the Board of Educational Examiners and school employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of applicants consistent with federal law; an amendment replaced the phrase "lawful presence" with "legal authorization to work in the United States."
Senator Evans presented the amendment 50 30, which he said simply substitutes "legal authorization to work" for "lawful presence." The amendment was adopted and the bill was read for the final time; the roll call was 47-0 and the bill passed.
Sponsor remarks emphasized compliance with federal employment-eligibility requirements for school personnel and licensure candidates. The bill will be messaged to the House for further consideration.
