​​​Clearances/Background Checks Department of Education

www.education.pa.gov

Information on CHRI and background check procedures can be found here.

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.

In addition, employment history reviews must be completed for all applicants seeking employment.

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)

PLEASE SEE THE ABOVE WEBSITE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW!