Clearances-FBI-Act 33-Act 34

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FBI Kiosk in 212 Stevens Hall

Fall Semester - September 15, 16, & 22 from 9 AM to 3 PM each day

Spring Semester - To Be Announced

REQUIRED LEGAL CLEARANCES

The Pennyslvania Department of Education requires Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record, Act 114 FBI clearances for students enrolled in teacher preparation programs.  Prior to a student beginning a field experince where they may interact with children under the age of eighteen, University students must have clearance on file in the Dean's office.  A field experience is any course-related activity which requires a student to enter a school or agency that includes children under of the age of eighteen.

How to get your clearances:

• FBI Clearances (click here) information.  Please read the Entire document carefully as the directions and procedures are very specific.
• Get your FBI Clearance through the local Intermediate Unit Office in Clarion.  Check their website at http://www.riu6.org/64571043135441967/site/default.asp.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Check Form (PDF) - This form must be mailed in to the Department of Public Welfare.  For faster return, submit it through Representative Donna Oberlander's office in Applewood Center, 160 S. 2nd Ave in Clarion.  It should be back to you within 3 weeks.
• Act 34 Criminal Record Check (PDF) -
  

  Now you can access your Criminal History Clearance online through the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP):

  1. On the PSP webpage, under Online Services, click Criminal History Request. This moves you to the PATCH system page.

  2. Scroll down the PATCH System page to the bottom and click Go to the PATCH Application Website.

  3. A Security Alert will come up. Please click OK.

  4. ON this page below where it says, Welcome to Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History, please click Submit a New Record Check.

  5. On this page, please review the Terms and Conditions for the use of PATCH. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Here, by clicking the Accept button, you will move into the page to begin the process. If you click Decline, you cannot go further and get your clearances online.

  6. On the Personal Information page beside Reason For Request:, click on the down arrow. Then click on Education.

  7. From this point you will need to move through the remaining pages as directed to pay for and receive your clearance printout.

  You will receive the clearance on the screen to print out after the application has been completed online unless there is a need for extensive research by the PSP. A debit (MAC) or credit card is required for payment for each clearance request.