Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) Electronic Submission Paper Submission Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check (Act 114) The fingerprint based background check is a multiple step process. Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (under Act 24 of 2011 and Act 82 of 2012) Paper Form Q4. What happens if my clearances do of no not say “proof incidents”? A4. The Superintendents have indicated that Guest Teacher candidates must show of no on all required clearances. If any of your clearances is not “proof incidents” clear, Schuylkill IU 29 will not process your request for an emergency permit. You will receive written notification from our office and your paperwork will be returned. Q5. Can I apply for my Emergency Permit before I go through the training? A5. No, the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 applies for the emergency permit and participating school districts/entities have agreed all candidates must attend all prior to the start of the application process. training days in full Q6. Can I send for my Emergency Permit myself? A6. No, individuals may not apply for their own permit. Emergency Permit applications are processed through the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29. Q7. If my Degree is almost completed, can I go through the training Bachelor’s now? A7. Yes, you may go through the training. However, the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 may not apply for an emergency permit until a degree has been Bachelor’s conferred and an official transcript has been submitted to our office. Q8. May I use the transcript of my Degree to send for a permit? Master’s A8. No, the Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation (Pennsylvania Department of Education) requires a Degree. Bachelor’s Q9. May I use a of my Degree to send for a permit? copy Bachelor’s A9. No, the Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation requires an official Degree transcript in a sealed envelope from an accredited Bachelor’s college/university.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) Electronic Submission Paper Submission Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check (Act 114) The fingerprint based background check is a multiple step process. Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (under Act 24 of 2011 and Act 82 of 2012) Paper Form Q4. What happens if my clearances do not say “proof of no incidents”? A4. The Superintendents have indicated that Guest Teacher candidates must show “proof of no incidents” on all required clearances. If any of your clearances is not clear, Schuylkill IU 29 will not process your request for an emergency permit. You will receive written notification from our office and your paperwork will be returned. Q5. Can I apply for my Emergency Permit before I go through the training? A5. No, the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 applies for the emergency permit and participating school districts/entities have agreed all candidates must attend all training days in full prior to the start of the application process. Q6. Can I send for my Emergency Permit myself? A6. No, individuals may not apply for their own permit. Emergency Permit applications are processed through the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29. Q7. If my Bachelor’s Degree is almost completed, can I go through the training now? A7. Yes, you may go through the training. However, the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 may not apply for an emergency permit until a Bachelor’s degree has been conferred and an official transcript has been submitted to our office. Q8. May I use the transcript of my Master’s Degree to send for a permit? A8. No, the Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation (Pennsylvania Department of Education) requires a Bachelor’s Degree. Q9. May I use a copy of my Bachelor’s Degree to send for a permit? A9. No, the Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation requires an official Bachelor’s Degree transcript in a sealed envelope from an accredited college/university.
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