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The Schools & Employers Bill
Schools and employers can’t ask about expunged records
Educational institution applicant disclosures
Good for everyday people ·
The bill would stop schools and employers from forcing applicants to reveal arrests or convictions that have been erased, and would fine violators.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If passed, people with cleared records could apply for jobs or school without fear of hidden questions, while schools and businesses would face small fines if they break the rule.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Employers and schools may not require applicants to disclose expunged arrests, charges, or convictions.
- Applicants do not have to answer questions about expunged records.
- Violations get a written warning then a civil penalty up to $500 per violation.
- Campus security departments are exempt from the restriction.
- The bill does not create a private right to sue; enforcement is through the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
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