Background checks for school employees
The Philadelphia School District dedicates a section of its Web site for prospective employees, with links (listed under "Forms") for various background checks. Go to the Web site
The Pennsylvania Department of Education provides information about fingerprinting. Go to the Web site
Pa. Senate Bill 111 sets out the offenses that would disqualify someone from employment in a public or private school. Read the bill
Pa. Senate Bill 545 has been amended to require background checks of current as well as prospective employees. Read the bill
