Overview

• A centralized background check system has excluded over 450 individuals from childcare roles in six pilot départements due to criminal convictions or inclusion on the sexual offender registry.
• The system requires professionals and volunteers to obtain an 'attestation d’honorabilité,' verifying their B2 criminal record and Fijaisv file through a government platform.
• Initially piloted in six départements in September 2024, the program has now expanded to 23 additional territories, covering 29 départements in total.
• The initiative aims to resolve delays and inefficiencies in implementing the 2022 Taquet law, which mandated stricter background checks for child-facing roles.
• Critics highlight staffing shortages and gaps in coverage for vulnerable groups, such as young disabled individuals and juvenile delinquents, as areas needing further attention.