Alabama § 16-23-16.2 - Criminal History Background Check for Teacher Preparation Program Applicants.
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§ 16-23-16.2. Criminal History Background Check for Teacher Preparation Program Applicants.
(a) Each two-year and four-year institution of higher education in the state shall require each applicant for admission to a teacher preparation program to complete a criminal history background information check as a part of the initial application process.
(b) The criminal history background information check shall be administered in a manner prescribed by the institution of higher education that is consistent with the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999, and rules promulgated by the State Department of Education.
(c) Any publication of an institution of higher education, that describes the requirements for or application process for a teacher preparation program offered by the institution, shall also inform prospective students of the requirements of this section.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-23-16.2 ("Criminal History Background Check for Teacher Preparation Program Applicants.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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