An Act To Require Certain Individuals Who Instruct Children Under 18 Years Of Age In Dance Or Creative Movement To Undergo A Criminal Background Check

This bill requires dance instructors who teach children under 18 in non-school settings (such as private studios) to undergo a criminal background check. It excludes school-affiliated instructors and credentialed school employees covered under existing education rules. The Department of Health and Human Services must adopt implementing rules by December 2026 and submit a report to lawmakers by December 2025 on the rulemaking progress and potential licensing recommendations. The background checks must meet federal standards for child safety.