Clearances
For the most up-to-date information regarding PA clearances, visit
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances
See Appendix B of the Safe Conduct Policy (above) or Instructions and Reference Documents (below) for further instructions.
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
PA State Police Criminal Record Check
Free for volunteers (once in 5 years); $22 for employees
FBI Criminal Background Check
Volunteers who have been continuous residents of PA for the last 10 years may choose, in lieu of obtaining this clearance, to sign and date the “Disclosure Statement Application for Volunteers” in the presence of a witness (see documents below).
$22.60 for volunteers (who have not been continuous residents of PA for the last 10 years); $23.85 for employees
Volunteers use Service Code 1KG6ZJ
Employees use Service Code 1KG756