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The following categories of volunteers are required to complete fingerprint background checks and CPS clearance checks: volunteers regularly working in the schools (i.e., not one-time volunteers at a school event), field trip chaperones, mentors, interns, student teachers, concession stand workers and gate receipt workers.
Both the fingerprint background and CPS clearance can be done at the Sasscer Administration Building located at 14201 School Lane in Upper Marlboro. It takes approximately 15 business days to complete the fingerprint background and CPS clearance check process.
Please view the School Visitors, Volunteers and One-time volunteer: Requirement page for more information.
The volunteer is responsible for the cost of the fingerprint background check and CPS clearance check ($62.25). The background check will be waived for parents/guardians of a PGCPS student eligible to receive free and reduced-price meals (FARMS), but they must provide a copy of the FARMS letter.
No. The fingerprint background check and CPS clearance do not expire as long as the parent/guardian provides proof of the fingerprint check and CPS clearance.
A certified letter from the PGCPS Background Unit will be sent to volunteers who are not approved. Volunteers approved to support schools will be contacted directly by the principal/event coordinator.
If you have any questions or concerns about volunteer requirements, please contact the school. For more information, contact Monitoring, Accountability and Compliance Office at 301-952-6774.