Relates to complaints concerning the moral character of individuals who hold or who are applicants for New York State teaching certificates

This bill creates a confidential internal registry for New York State teachers who are under active investigation for specific moral character issues, such as sexual offenses or boundary violations with students. It requires the state education department to notify teachers immediately when they are added to or removed from this list and to inform school districts about a teacher's status during background checks, while keeping the details private from the general public. The legislation also mandates that these specific complaints be prioritized for investigation and establishes a formal process for teachers to appeal their inclusion in the registry within thirty days.