HB1997 — Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, revises provisions governing background checks for teachers and other positons requiring proximity to children; requires participation in rap back program; enacts other related provisions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2 and Title 49, Chapter 5.

HB1997 — Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As enacted, revises provisions governing background checks for teachers and other positons requiring proximity to children; requires participation in rap back program; enacts other related provisions. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1; Title 49, Chapter 2 and Title 49, Chapter 5. · Informed CitizenryHB1997 amends Tennessee law regarding background checks for educators and individuals working in positions requiring proximity to children. The bill requires applicants for educator licensure to pr…Open in Informed Citizenry