Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008
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Became Public Law No: 110-296.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the PROTECT Act to extend by six months the Child Safety Pilot Program (allowing certain volunteer organizations to obtain national and state criminal history background checks on their volunteers).
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill extends the Child Safety Pilot Program by six months, allowing certain volunteer organizations to continue obtaining national and state criminal history background checks on their volunteers. The program is part of the PROTECT Act and aims to enhance child safety by screening volunteers. The bill was passed by the Senate and became law in 2008.
The bill extends a pilot program that permits volunteer organizations to conduct criminal background checks to help protect children, ensuring the program's continuation for an additional six months.
- Extends the Child Safety Pilot Program by six months.
- Allows certain volunteer organizations to obtain national and state criminal history background checks on volunteers.
- Amends the existing PROTECT Act without further changes.
Volunteer organizations that work with children may benefit by continuing to have access to criminal background checks on their volunteers, potentially enhancing child safety. Children and families served by these organizations may also indirectly benefit from the program's continuation.
The bill does not provide details on funding or administrative costs associated with the extension. There may be considerations regarding the management and privacy of background check information. The short extension period may limit long-term planning for involved organizations.
This bill falls under the Crime and Law Enforcement policy area and was introduced in the Senate during the 110th Congress. It has passed and became Public Law No: 110-296 in 2008, indicating successful legislative approval and enactment.
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Extending the pilot program may allow volunteer organizations more time to assess the effectiveness of background checks in protecting children. It may also delay decisions on whether to make the program permanent or modify it.
The bill text is limited and does not include the full legislative language or details on funding and administration. Citizens interested in the program's impact or future should review subsequent legislation or agency reports related to the Child Safety Pilot Program.
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