SB 848: Pupil safety: school employee misconduct: child abuse prevention.

This bill aims to improve pupil safety by enhancing child abuse and neglect reporting procedures, supervising and protecting children from abuse or neglect, and sex offenses. Comprehensive school safety plans must include procedures to address these issues. The bill also expands the definition of "violent crime" to include sex offenses and requires notification to parents and employees in cases of violent crimes or sex offenses. Additionally, the bill prohibits hiring individuals convicted of sex offenses or violent felonies, and requires disclosure of egregious misconduct reports to potential employers. The bill also establishes a statewide data system to track investigations of egregious misconduct, ensuring safe environments for pupil learning and engagement.<br>This bill aims to improve school safety and prevent child abuse by implementing new requirements for school districts, char…