The Laws & Dates
This law mandates strict vetting protocols to stop "passing the trash" and went into effect January 1, 2025.
What is AB 2534?
Candidates are required to provide a complete list of these—regardless of how long they worked there.
What are Local Education Agencies (or LEAs)?
This familiar California K–12 job platform has added AB 2534 verification features to its existing workflow.
What is EdJoin?
A benefit for candidates is that hiring decisions rely on documented history rather than these subjective items.
What are personal references?
While AB 2534 is already active, this related law went into effect on January 1, 2026.
What is SB 848?
Hiring schools must inquire with all listed previous employers before doing this.
What is finalizing an offer?
This is a key tool needed to track LEA contacts.
What is an LEA database?
A primary drawback for HR and Talent teams is a significant increase in this.
What is workload (or administrative load)?
Besides public schools , state schools, and charter schools, these institutions serving K-12 students must also comply with AB2534 as of Jan 1 2026?
What are Private Schools?
Previous employers must respond to inquiries about egregious misconduct within this timeframe.
What is a reasonable timeframe?
This is a free form that any school can use to collect AB2534 responses.
What is a Google Form
A benefit for employers is that hiring decisions are now "defensible" because they are backed by this.
What is documentation?
This term includes sexual abuse, physical harm, and harassment.
What is Egregious Misconduct?
While schools can hire without a response, the "Practical Reality" suggests making employment ___ on successful verification.
What is contingent?
This platform option is described as "Purpose-Built" exclusively for AB 2534 & SB 848 compliance.
What is Edpursuit?
AB 2534 helps build this with the community by prioritizing student safety.
What is trust?