An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 113-158 to provide a funding condition for a state or local educational agency to be eligible for funds, agency personnel cannot facilitate the transfer of an employee if they know, or have probable cause to believe, that the employee has engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. Agencies must also require employees be subjected to background checks in compliance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.

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Amendment Number
340
Description
An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 113-158 to provide a funding condition for a state or local educational agency to be eligible for funds, agency personnel cannot facilitate the transfer of an employee if they know, or have probable cause to believe, that the employee has engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. Agencies must also require employees be subjected to background checks in compliance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.
Purpose
Amendment blocks State or local education agencies from being eligible for funds should they facilitate the transfer of an employee if they know, or have probable cause to believe, that the employee has engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. Agencies must also require employees be subjected to background checks in compliance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.
Congress
113
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 19, 2013
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
09:29:51
Submitted Date
Jul 19, 2013
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 6, 2021
Amendment 340 — Informed