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Clearance Information

Below are the three required clearances, along with links to apply for them online.

Please note:

Clearances for new employees must have been completed within one year of start date.
Clearances must be completed for employment purposes. Clearances for volunteering will not suffice.
The State of PA Dept. of Education requires clearances to be updated every five (5) years from the date of issue. Legislation impacts the frequency with which school district employees, contractors and volunteers are required to submit updated clearances.
The district does not reimburse the cost of clearances, and clearances are required of all staff.

PA Criminal Background Check (Act 34)

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Submit online at: https://epatch.pa.gov/home

Select "Submit a New Record Check" on epatch.pa.gov/home
Select 'Individual Request' as the prospective employee will be the one paying for the check.
There is a fee for this clearance. The district does not reimburse the cost of clearances.
Once the request is submitted and paid, an email will be sent when the request is completed. You must log back into the PATCH site to access and download the official certification form.

Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)

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Submit online at: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

Create an individual account to submit your clearance application online. You will make a Keystone ID.
Be prepared with your address history to include in the application.
Select "School Employee Governed by Public School Code."
There is a fee for this clearance. The district does not reimburse the cost of clearances.
To access your application or certificate, use your Keystone ID to login and check the status.

FBI Criminal History Records (Act 114)

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Register and set up appointment online at: https://uenroll.identogo.com/
You will be asked for a Service Code: 1KG6XN
Choose a time and place to have your fingerprints taken.
Once your fingerprints are taken, send your UEID number to the Methacton HR Specialist.
There is a fee for this clearance. The district does not reimburse the cost of clearances.