Use case guide
How teacher disciplinary records support background check workflows
Official teacher disciplinary records can help screening platforms and compliance teams identify public license discipline signals, but they should be used carefully and with source verification.
Last updated: 2026-06-26
What public license discipline can show
Public educator discipline records may show whether a state agency revoked, suspended, reprimanded, restricted, or accepted the surrender of an educator credential.
These records are different from criminal background checks. They are agency-published license or certification actions and should be interpreted in that context.
Why direct source attribution matters
When a result includes the original source, reviewers can inspect the official agency record rather than relying only on an aggregator summary.
This is especially important for common names, older records, records with missing dates, and states that publish discipline through PDFs or board minutes.
Important compliance note
teachersanctions.io provides access to public-record data and API tooling. It is not legal advice and does not replace regulated screening workflows, adverse action procedures, or customer-specific legal obligations.
Organizations using disciplinary records for employment or eligibility decisions should consult counsel and verify results directly with original sources where appropriate.
Common questions
Is this the same as a criminal background check?
No. Teacher disciplinary records are public license or certification actions from state education agencies. They are a separate signal from criminal records.
Can this support screening workflows?
Yes, it can support screening and compliance workflows when paired with customer review, source verification, and applicable legal processes.
Use the data in your workflow
Search by name in the web app or integrate teacher disciplinary records into your own product with the REST API.