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HB 1025

Local Education Agencies - Educator Screening - NASDTEC Clearinghouse (School Personnel Vetting and Hiring Transparency Act)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Moon

Maryland schools must check the NASDTEC Clearinghouse national database during educator hiring to identify misconduct histories across state lines.

Hearing 3/03 at 11:00 a.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1025

Legislative bill overview

HB 1025 requires Maryland's local education agencies to use the NASDTEC (National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification) Clearinghouse when screening and hiring educators. The NASDTEC Clearinghouse is a national database that tracks educator misconduct findings, licensing actions, and disciplinary records across state lines. This bill mandates consultation of this multi-state vetting system as part of the hiring process.

Why is this important

Currently, educator misconduct information may not automatically transfer between states, potentially allowing educators with disciplinary histories in one state to be hired in another without full disclosure. Requiring NASDTEC Clearinghouse checks aims to create a more transparent, unified vetting system that protects students by identifying problematic hiring patterns and ensuring schools have access to complete professional history information before bringing educators into classrooms.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and due process concerns: Educators may argue that information in a national clearinghouse could be inaccurate, outdated, or subject to disputes without adequate appeals processes
  • Implementation costs and burden: School districts would bear costs for database access, training, and additional screening procedures that could strain already-tight budgets
  • False positives and career impact: Legitimate educators with resolved or dismissed complaints could face hiring discrimination if clearinghouse records lack context or nuance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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