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New York City Department of Education Regulation of the Chancellor Re: Background Investigations of Pedagogical and Administrative Applicants and Procedures in Cases of the Arrest of Employees

  • Organization: New York City Department of Education
  • Document Type: Statute/regulation/other law
  • Date Created: Tuesday, February 11, 2003
  • Submitted: Thursday, May 03, 2007
  • Attachment(s): LINK

Regulation includes procedures for criminal background investigation, final action, factors to consider in light of previous criminal conviction, applicant qualifications and prior employment history, character, review panels, reapplication, and procedures in the cases of arrest of employees or persons holding New York City licenses or certificates.

Revised 2/11/03 to clarify that for certain arrests, supervisors are directed to remove the employee from contact with children during pendancy of arrest, and to add a reference to provisions of the Corrections Law.