relative to prohibiting registered sex offenders from employment at businesses providing direct services to minors or direct supervision or oversight of minors.

This law prohibits individuals convicted of specific crimes against children, such as sexual assault or possession of child sexual abuse images, from working or volunteering in roles that provide direct care or supervision to minors. The ban applies to various positions including teachers, coaches, camp counselors, and day care workers, and it also requires employers and organizations serving minors to conduct criminal background checks on all prospective employees and volunteers. Additionally, the legislation makes it a crime for these individuals to apply for initial teacher certification without disclosing their criminal history. These restrictions take effect on January 1, 2025.