PA STATE POLICE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK:
Pennsylvania School Law requires that all applicants for employment in public and private schools, employees of independent contractors seeking business with public and private schools, and student teacher candidates undergo background checks if they will have direct contact with students.
The following three background checks are required:
- Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
- Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
- Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)
Find information about obtaining clearances, associated laws and regulations, answers to frequently asked questions, and additional resources below. In addition, consider reviewing 24 P.S. §1-111, as amended, and the Child Protective Services Law concerning background checks, for more information.
Click here to access PATCH-Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Web Site: Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
Clearances for NEW EMPLOYEES must have been completed within one year from DATE OF HIRE. It must show EMPLOYMENT (not volunteer) as the purpose of the report.
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