Checks for Schools Receiving Scholarship Funds
Under the Provisions of Senate Bill 256, Chapter 2006-75, Laws of Florida

Fact Sheet
August 22, 2006

Definitions for Criminal History Background Check and Level 1 and Level 2 Background Checks are at the end of the Private School Questions and Answers.

For your convenience, FDLE has linked this document to the Legislature’s Online Sunshine where the complete text of the bill may be found.

The Florida Department of Education (DOE) Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice or your attorney will be able to confirm who is required to be fingerprinted in order to have state and national criminal history record checks. They will also be able to confirm when these must be submitted.

Frequently Asked Questions for PRIVATE SCHOOL CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS / BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR SCHOOLS RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SENATE BILL 256, Chapter 2006-75, Laws of Florida (LOF).