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Pre-Employment Affidavit for Educators
To keep students safe, Texas law (TEC §22A.055) requires a Pre-Employment and Pre-Service Affidavit from anyone applying for employment or a position as a service provider for an educational entity. This applies to:
- All teachers and administrators
- All school employees
- All service providers
About the Affidavit
The affidavit asks whether the applicant has been:
- Investigated by law enforcement or a child protective service agency, or charged with certain types of crimes
- Investigated by a licensing authority or had a certificate sanctioned for certain types of misconduct
- Placed on the Do Not Hire Registry
The affidavit also requires a person, who answers affirmatively, to disclose all relevant facts pertaining to the matter. This requirement helps schools make informed hiring decisions and supports a safe learning environment.
Approved Form and Local Discretion
The below form below meets the requirements of TEC §22A.055. The affidavit may be completed as a notarized affidavit or unsworn declaration (non-notarized). Educational entities may determine which version to use. Additionally, educational entities may rekey the form to integrate with their own hiring systems.
Link to Affidavit Form (Spanish)
Penalty for Failure to Disclose Required information
An individual who fails to disclose information in the affidavit commits a Class B misdemeanor. Additionally, SBEC may revoke the certificate of an administrator who employs a person or accepted services from a service provider if the administrator was aware that the person knowingly failed to disclose information in the affidavit.