Fingerprinting Requirements
According to the Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 22, Subchapter C, the following individuals must complete fingerprinting before employment:
- All certified educators, including those holding an educator certification or an Emergency Teaching Permit issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
- All classroom substitute teachers and educational aides, regardless of certification status
- Non-certified employees hired by the District, including applicants for a School District Teaching Permit
- Contracted employees who have direct contact with students
Important Note: If an employee has not already been fingerprinted and subscribed to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the candidate will be responsible for the cost of fingerprinting.
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