Section 6. Objective

A. The purpose of these rules is to set out general provisions regarding background checks and employment history verification required in settings to which these rules apply. B. Background checks are conducted to identify information in applicants’ backgrounds bearing on whether they are eligible to provide services in settings to which these rules apply. C. Abuse and neglect screens of databases in New Mexico are conducted by CYFD Background Check Unit (BCU) employees to identify those persons who pose a threat of abuse or neglect to care recipients in settings to which these rules apply.