Requires institutions of higher education to review employment history of prospective employees who will have regular contact with students to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

This bill requires New Jersey colleges and universities to check the employment history of job applicants who will have regular contact with students, including teaching assistants and staff in student-facing roles. Institutions must obtain a list of the applicant's past employers (especially in education or student contact roles over the last 20 years), written consent for background checks, and a statement about any past allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. Employers must respond within 20 days to verify if applicants were investigated for such misconduct, disciplined, or had licenses revoked due to these allegations. Applicants who provide false information face penalties up to $500, and institutions must include these disclosure requirements in all relevant job applications.