HB539:
Higher educational institutions, public; disclosure of certain criminal convictions to applicants.
Bill Summary:
Public institutions of higher education; criminal
history. Requires each public institution of higher education
to include a disclosure to each applicant that certain criminal convictions
may disqualify such applicant from pursuing his intended course of
study or living in student housing, if applicable, and that applicants
may contact the institution of higher education to learn more about
which criminal convictions preclude individuals from pursuing certain
courses of study or living in student housing.
Bill Patron: Batten
Last Action(s):
(House) VOTE: Passage (51-Y 48-N) February 1, 2022
(Senate) Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (8-Y 7-N) February 24, 2022
Bill Status:
Passed House