Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34 of 1985 PA School Code) Guidelines

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To ensure that the documents attached to your application are the best quality possible, we advise all applicants to print and read the guidelines below.

1. Do not send your original clearance form, the actual application for a criminal record background check, or out-of-state clearances.
2. Without exception, clearance results are valid for one year. You must renew your clearances annually and send PA-Educator.net a copy of the results.
3. Criminal Record clearances older than one year have expired and will not be added to an applicantÕs credentials file.
4. Instructions and the updated clearance application form can be found at the Pennsylvania State Police website.
5. To check the status of a clearance request, please call the PATCH number: 1-888-QUERYPA or 717-425-5546.