Section 8-7-2 - General rule(a) Employees and applicants who work in close proximity to children shall be of reputable and responsible character.(b) The department may refuse to employ, may refuse to issue a teaching certificate to, may terminate the employment of, or may revoke the teaching certificate of any employee or applicant who has a criminal history record, employment history, or background involving violence, alcohol or drug abuse, sex offense, offense involving children or any other circumstance which indicates that the applicant or employee may pose a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of children. The refusal, termination, or revocation action may be based on: (1) Conviction of a crime, other than a minor traffic offense involving a fine of $50 or less, which indicates that the person poses a risk to the health, safety or well-being of children (the type of criminal offense, when it occurred, and evidence of rehabilitation may be considered in determining whether the criminal history record indicates a risk to children);(2) Other information or evidence which reflect upon the character and fitness of the person which indicates that the person poses a risk to children;(3) Failure to accurately and fully complete and submit employment application documents; or(4) Failure to declare, concealing, or falsifying criminal history, employment history, or background information to the department.[Eff. APR 03, 1992] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-1112, 846-43) (Imp: HRS § 846-43)