If you are new to the District as a volunteer, you will be required to obtain the following certifications prior to any contact with students:
- Prospective School District Volunteers
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Mandatory Clearances & Training
Act 126 - PA Part 1 AND Act 126 - PA Part 2 (LINK FOR COACHES, VOLUNTEERS AND SUBSTITUTES ONLY
- PA Act 126 - Part 1: Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting
- PA Act 126 - Part 2: Educator Discipline Act, Sexual Misconduct and Maintaining Professional Boundaries
Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance
Act 34 - PA Criminal Clearance
Act 114 Federal Fingerprint Clearance - Use Service Code: 1KG6XN
1-844-321-2101 Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm EST.
In July 2015, Governor Wolf signed House Bill 1276 (now Act 15 of 2015) into law that makes several changes to Act 153, including the elimination of the fees associated with the child abuse and state criminal background checks, provided certain prerequisites are met. In addition, updated clearances will be required every 60 months, commencing August 25, 2015.