Clearance Links
New clearance requirements if the volunteer has been a resident of PA continuously for the past 10 years:
1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (FREE)
https://epatch.state.pa.us/
2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance through the Dept. of Human Services (FREE)
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
3) Signed disclaimer affirming no charges in other states that would prohibit selection as a volunteer
http://www.pastatell.org/Background%20Check%20Signature%20Form.pdf
New clearance requirements if the volunteer has NOT been a resident of PA continuously for the past 10 years:
1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (FREE)
https://epatch.state.pa.us/
2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance through the Dept. of Human Services (FREE)
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
3) FBI Criminal Background Check (fingerprint check) for federal criminal history records ($22.50)
https://uenroll.identogo.com/
If you are unsure of the service code, please use service code for PA Dept. of Education School Districts: 1KG6XN