
Individuals working with children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must have these clearances. Since courses may require fieldwork, students in the program must have these clearances.
| The Pennsylvania State Police Request For Criminal Records (Act 34) | Good for the duration of the teacher certification program. Must be renewed if not continuously enrolled. | www.psp.state.pa.us/patch/site/default.asp | $10.00 |
| The Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) | Good one calendar year from the date of issue. Must be renewed every year. | www.dpw.state.pa.us/Resources/Documents/ Pdf/FillInForms/DPWchildabuse.pdf |
$10.00 |
| The Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114) | Good for the duration of the teacher certification program. Must be renewed if not continuously enrolled. | www.pa.cogentid.com | $40.00 |
| P. P. D. Tuberculin Test | Must be current within one year and renewed each year. | Student Health Services, 1810 Liacouras Walk, 4th floor, or at your primary care physician. | $4.00 |