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February 25, 2022HB 1505 (Trabulsy) and SB 1830 (Brodeur) would streamline the state government background screening system. These bills will benefit numerous organizations and industries throughout Florida, including Catholic dioceses, parishes and schools, while keeping children and vulnerable adults safe.
The measure will significantly increase the efficiency and organization of the background screening process for Catholic schools. Superintendents will be able to place all the employees in the same background screening system. This system will satisfy Safe Environment requirements and provide superintendents with arrest notifications when an employee is arrested. It will also eliminate duplicative screenings at many grade schools, thus providing significant cost savings.
Mike Barrett, FCCB associate for education, testified in support of HB 1505 before the House Appropriations Committee February 22. The bill passed with a unanimous vote, and has been placed on the House Special Order Calendar for March 1. SB 1830 has two remaining committees of reference.
