EPISODE · Feb 7, 2025 · 16 MIN
#2,729 - Washington Democratic lawmakers push to allow felons to volunteer in schools
from News For Reasonable People · host Sean Reynolds
Imagine wanting to volunteer at your child’s school, but a criminal record from years ago stands in the way. For many parents, this situation is a harsh reality. House Bill 1189 is working to change that by giving parents and guardians with past convictions a shot at helping out in schools — without the fear of being automatically shut out. Right now, the rules are pretty strict: anyone who wants to volunteer in Washington schools, especially if they’ll be around kids or individuals with developmental disabilities, must go through a background check.
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Imagine wanting to volunteer at your child’s school, but a criminal record from years ago stands in the way. For many parents, this situation is a harsh reality. House Bill 1189 is working to change that by giving parents and guardians with past convictions a shot at helping out in schools — without the fear of being automatically shut out. Right now, the rules are pretty strict: anyone who wants to volunteer in Washington schools, especially if they’ll be around kids or individuals with developmental disabilities, must go through a background check.
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#2,729 - Washington Democratic lawmakers push to allow felons to volunteer in schools
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