Monthly Archives: May 2008

As schools begin to expand their background checks for volunteers, more people are complaining about the checks, citing that their civil rights are being violated. Robert Smith, a parent of a kindergarten student at West University Elementary School in Houston, … Continue reading →

A bill in Minnesota is currently on its way to the Governor of the state. The bill would require criminal background checks for certain volunteers working in schools. Some school districts are fighting this change. Opponents of the bill have … Continue reading →