Section 404.24  Background Checks

a)         The governing body shall ensure that all prospective and current employees submit to fingerprinting (when required), authorize a background check and otherwise meet the requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385 (Background Checks).

b)         As a condition of issuance or renewal of a license by the Department, the institution shall require persons subject to background checks to furnish information on any offenses (other than a minor traffic violation) for which they have been convicted in accordance with the standards set forth in the Department's rule 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.

c)         An employee may begin work while awaiting the results of the background check.  Such employees shall not be left alone with children until the results of the initial background check have been received.

(Source:  Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 4488, effective April 1, 1997)