Background Clearances & Criminal Reporting Requirements
(1) State Criminal Background Check:
Website: https://epatch.pa.gov/home
Follow the instructions for requesting a record check.
Cost: $22.00 (subject to change by the state)
(2) Child Abuse Clearances:
Website: www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis
Follow the instructions to obtain the clearance report. Results should be emailed to you with link to review and print the report.
Cost: $8.00 (subject to change by the state; projected increase to $13.00)
(3) FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Website: https://uenroll.identogo.com
YOU MUST USE THE CODE 1KG6XN IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A BACKGROUND CHECK FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH A PA SCHOOL. FAILURE TO OBTAIN THE PDE/SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT CHECK WILL DELAY YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Schedule your fingerprinting appointment through the website.
Payment will be collected at the printing site.
Cost: $25.25 (subject to change)
Please use this link to get to the Vector Solutions/SafeSchools Training Website