If there was doubt about how common the requirement for background checks have become, then a program designed to help chronically homeless persons is a good indicator. To qualify for a pilot program that provides an apartment unit for 18 months, homeless individuals must agree to a background check and have no violent or drug felonies in the past five years.

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