California's Teacher Vetting Bill: A Necessary Check on Power The recent passage of Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi's bill in California marks a crucial step towards ensuring school administrators are held accountable for thoroughly vetting teacher applicants.
The legislation allows the state to discipline educators and administrators who fail to disclose misconduct or neglect background check mandates, responding to revelations from the KQED ProPublica investigation earlier this year.
At least 14 educators were hired by new schools despite being reported to the state for sexual harassment or other misconduct.