Whereas, Some states have issued licenses to teachers convicted of sexual assault against students; and
Whereas, A National ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøPositions Statement, Support of Public Education (1983) states, "the National ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøbelieves that educational opportunities for students are dependent on the quality of instructional programs and personnel and supports professional excellence in the training, hiring, and retaining of teachers and administrators"; and
Whereas, The Objects of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøread, "To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth"; and
Whereas, A number of states have passed background checks on teachers laws; therefore be it
Resolved, That the National ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøsupport background checks on teachers before issuance or renewing of a license or permit by the appropriate agencies; and be it further
Resolved, That the National ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøsupport background checks on teachers who hold a life license (a license with no expiration date); and be it further
Resolved, That those responsible for issuing or renewing a license or permit be prohibited from doing so until he or she has received the results of the background investigation and there is no child abuse or sexual assault convictions; and be it further
Resolved, That the National ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøencourage the cooperation between Treasury Departments and Teacher Licensing agencies in the investigation of background checks on teachers; and be it further
Resolved, The National ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøencourage each state ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøto review their laws and encourage their legislature to enact a "Background Checks on Teachers" bill that best fits the needs of their state for the protection of their children.