Employee Clearance

Prior to approval by the Dallas School Board of Directors, all applicants must submit current employment clearances. In addition, please note the requirements of Act 168 (for those who previously worked in a school entity or in a position that involved direct contact with children).

State Police Clearance

You can apply online here, and you will receive results immediately. Print and retain the receipt containing the control number, which starts with the letter “R.” The cost of this clearance is $22, payable by credit card on the website.

You can also fill out, print, and send this form directly to the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository-164. Click here for the form for employees and here for volunteers. You will need to include a $22 money order with your form (retain your money order receipt until you receive your official clearance). This clearance will be mailed back to the address you provide on the form, and takes, at a minimum, four weeks to be returned.

Employers will need to see the original and retain a verified copy.

Child Abuse Clearance

The cost of this clearance is $13 paid by credit card on the website when you apply here. This clearance takes, at a minimum, two to three weeks to be returned.

Employers will need to see the original and retain a verified copy.

FBI Fingerprint

Link to FBI Fingerprint

To schedule your 10-minute fingerprinting appointment, enter the following service code: 1KG6XN online. You can also call 1-844-321-2101 to schedule your appointemnt. The cost of this clearance is $23.85, payable at the time of your fingerprinting appointment.

Employers will need an UEID number or your full Social Security Number to run a report.

ACT 168

In accordance with ACT 168 and in addition to satisfying pre-existing employment requirements of the Public School Code and the Child Protective Services Law, the hiring entity must require an applicant, under consideration for employment in a position where they will have direct contact with children, to provide contact information for the following:

• Current employer (regardless of whether the current employer is a school entity or where the applicant is employed in a position that involves direct contact with children)
• All former employers that were school entities
• All former employers where the applicant was employed in a position that involved direct contact with children
• Complete the name and contact information in the top box. Then complete Section 1, and be sure to sign at the top of the next page

A separate form must be filled out for each current and former employer. The applicant must also consent to the current/former employer’s disclosure of any information regarding abuse and/or sexual misconduct. An applicant for a position involving direct contact with children cannot be hired unless the applicant provides the required information.

Act 24 and Act 82

The Act 24 and Act 82 – Arrest/Conviction Report & Certification form needs to be filled out and signed. By signing, you are stating that the information provided on this form is correct and complete. Employers retain the original of this form.