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SB 2244

Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to provide services as an employee, volunteer, or contractor for certain agencies, including public school contractors, and access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment at public schools.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Kelly Hancock

SB 2244 establishes employment eligibility restrictions and an ineligibility registry for public school and state agency positions in Texas, affecting hiring and access to background screening information.

Referred to Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 2244

Legislative bill overview

SB 2244 establishes eligibility restrictions for individuals seeking employment, volunteer positions, or contractor roles with certain state agencies and public schools in Texas. The bill creates or modifies a registry of persons deemed ineligible for school employment and defines criteria for access to this registry.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects hiring practices across public education and related agencies, potentially impacting job opportunities for thousands of individuals. It also establishes what information about employment ineligibility is publicly accessible, raising questions about transparency, privacy, and due process in background screening systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of ineligibility criteria: The bill's specific grounds for employment exclusion remain unclear from available text; stakeholders will debate whether restrictions are appropriately tailored or overly broad
  • Registry transparency and privacy: Balancing public access to safety information against individual privacy rights and potential stigmatization of registered persons
  • Due process protections: Whether individuals have adequate opportunity to contest their inclusion on the registry or correct inaccurate information before employment consequences occur

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

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