Bethel Park School District Volunteer Clearance Information
OVERVIEW
The Bethel Park School District encourages the involvement of parents and guardians as volunteers in our schools. Pennsylvania State Law (Act 15) now requires that EVERY volunteer who has direct contact with students to have the necessary clearances on file with the School District.
Direct Contact with Children is defined by State Law as the “care, supervision, guidance or control of children or routine interaction with children.”
In keeping with the legislation and the legislative definition of Direct Contact, the District has developed the following guidelines to exemplify what does and does not constitute Direct Contact.
The Bethel Park School District requires the following clearances:
In addition, the following form must be signed and submitted.
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HOW DO I GET MY CLEARANCES?
Listed below are the details of the required clearances, including the costs and timelines for obtaining the clearances.
PA Criminal Record Check
Cost: Free if you are a volunteer.
Expected Wait Time: Should be received within two weeks
Manner Received: You will receive your results online with a paper copy
How To Obtain: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Cost: Free if you are a volunteer
Expected Wait Time: Should be received within two weeks
Manner Received: Online with paper copy
How to obtain: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
Federal (FBI) Criminal History Record Check
Cost: $27.00
Payable With: Online with credit card, money order or cashier’s check
Expected Wait Time: Should be received within two weeks
Manner Received: Mailed to your home
Other Important Information:
You do NOT need the FBI Clearance if you meet the following TWO criteria:
If you can answer “yes” to both of the above points, you are eligible to waive the Federal Criminal History Record Check (FBI Fingerprint). Please click on the link below to download a FBI Fingerprint Clearance Waiver.
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ONCE ALL OF YOUR CLEARANCES ARRIVE:
Volunteers MUST be approved by Central Administration and issued a Qualified Volunteer Card to be eligible to volunteer. Please do not take your clearances to the schools. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have questions, please click here to see a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Thank you for your cooperation to help the District comply with State Law and to ensure the safety of all of our children.
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