The county’s public schools are working to change the way volunteers are screened, moving toward more stringent background checks for those who have contact with students. Pitt County Schools ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The start of the school year brings with it the need for volunteers, both inside and outside the classroom. “Volunteers come in with certain expectations on safety and ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new Florida law is now in effect, mandating that school volunteers pass enhanced background checks to ensure the safety and security of students. The bill, signed into law ...

Local school officials want to begin more comprehensive background checks for volunteers who work with students but have not yet decided who will pick up the check. Pitt County Schools Assistant ...

Starting in January, thousands of Pinellas County school volunteers will face more stringent background checks than they’ve encountered in the past. They could wind up paying for the service. As part ...