7 Required Background Checks/Forms for Education Students at Lycoming College June 2025 All students enrolled in an education course that required field experience at Lycoming College must complete the following background checks PRIOR to field placements. You will not receive a field placement until copies of your yearly up-dated clearances are on file in the Field Placement Coordinator’s office (D229/AC). Information packets are available in the education office. It is strongly suggested that you complete the on-line process with the education department field placement coordinator in D229/AC. 1. Pennsylvania State Criminal History Records – Act 34 or SP4-164: (1) This should be done online at: https://epatch.pa.gov/home Do not choose “Volunteer” The reason for the clearance is “Employment” (2) Print the results at the time you process this online – be sure to click on the control number and print the page with the PA seal in the background. (You’ll have to click on “Certification Form” that will be in the center of the page. Results will be erased from the system after 30 days. (3) Fee: $22.00 (credit card online) 2. Federal (FBI) Criminal History – Act 114 IdentoGO is PA’s fingerprint provider. Procedures, pricing, and locations are DIFFERENT, so please follow these instructions carefully. (1) Go to: https://uenroll.identogo.com/ (2) Type in your service code 1KG6RT (3) On the next screen, select Schedule or Manage an Appointment. Complete the registration form, select a fingerprinting location, select the photo ID you will bring to your appointment (most select Driver’s License), make an appointment or select “walk-in,” pay for the service, and print your confirmation form. Cost is $24.95. (4) Take printout of your registration and your selected photo ID to an IdentoGO fingerprinting site. You can search for an IdentoGO location here https://uenroll.identogo.com/workflows/1KG6RT/locator/ location. Currently the closest IdentoGo fingerprint site is in Williamsport (1316 Commerce Park Dr) with hours from 8:00 a.m. – noon Monday-Saturday. 3. Child Abuse Report - Act 151 or CY113- (1) Register online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home. Fee: $13.00 (2) Reason for clearance is “School Employee Governed by Public School Code” (3) Provide the Education Department with a copy of the clearance, available online or by mail. 4. Tuberculosis test (1) You must obtain a TB test from your private Dr. or Health Services at Lycoming College ($12.00). Please call Health Services for further information and an appointment 321-4052. Also, TB test clinics will be offered each semester for education students. Dates/times TBA. - No form is provided by the Ed. Dept. TB test information and results must be presented on your doctor’s letterhead or Health Services form. (2) Must be renewed yearly Please remember to update your TB test at the same time each year. You are responsible for submitting copies to the education office. Keep your originals on campus in a portfolio. Questions? Please contact Laura Schmack, Field Placement Coordinator in D229/AC or schmack@lycoming.edu
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