HB 79
EDUCATOR LICENSE 
(Raga,T. – R) 

Introduced to House: February 23, 2005
Assigned to Education Committee (Setzer)
Introduced to Senate:  June 15, 2005
Assigned to Education Committee (Padgett)
June 15, 2005: Sub-Bill passed House
October 26, 2005: Amended Sub-Bill passed Senate
November 16, 2005: House refused to concur with revisions
Current status: Waiting for House Conference Committee

This bill requires that information about professional misconduct or child abuse or neglect committed by a person licensed by the State Board of Education be submitted to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and requires the State Board to request a criminal records check prior to renewing an educator license.

PCSAO worked with Rep. Raga’s office and other interested parties on amendment language for the bill as it went to the Senate.  The language was accepted by the Senate education committee.  PCSAO testified in support of the bill 10/18/05.