Participating private schools must disqualify from employment any instructional personnel or school administrator who is convicted of an act listed under Section 1012.315, Florida Statutes.
Participating private schools must conduct an employment history check before employing instructional personnel or school administrators in any position that requires direct contact with students.
Participating private schools must screen new instructional personnel or school administrators using the two employee screening tools developed by the Department of Education. New instructional personnel or school administrators are those individuals employed after the law became effective on July 1, 2008. Professional Practices Database of Disciplinary Action Private schools should begin using this tool immediately to search the ames of all instructional personnel and school administrators hired after July 1, 2008, an document the findings.
Participating private schools must prohibit confidentiality agreements with instructional personnel or school administrators who are dismissed, terminated, or resign in lieu of termination due to misconduct that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Participating private schools must post a notice at the school stating that all employees have a duty to report actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.