HB 1449 -- Background Checks for Teachers Sponsor: Wright (159) This bill specifies that if a teacher retires and returns to the classroom within a year as a substitute or part-time teacher, the state will not require another background check. If the teacher is hired by a district other than the one from which he or she retired, the former employing district will send the new employing district the teacher's background check information. School districts are not prohibited from requiring additional background checks.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives