Truth Summary
A strengthening of the state’s educator background checks in response to IndyStar and USA TODAY Network investigations is pending in the Senate after passing the House on a final vote Wednesday night. The checks – part of House Bill 1005 – would now include a review of child welfare records to determine if a substantiated incident of abuse or neglect was found against a job applicant. The bill also would limit confidentiality agreements by requiring schools to disclose certain information when giving an employment reference.
