Relating to: including information about investigations of license holders in an online licensing portal maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. (FE)

SB 785 requires the Department of Public Instruction to create a free online portal on its website where the public can search license holder information. The portal must include the names of license holders under investigation, the outcome of investigations (including voluntary license surrender), and the names of individuals who had licenses revoked. This applies to license holders regulated by the state superintendent (such as educators or professionals) and ensures transparency about ongoing or completed investigations. The bill mandates that the department post these details in the portal, replacing current confidentiality practices for investigation status during proceedings.