Clearances
All undergraduate students enrolled in Bryn Athyn College’s teacher education programs are required to maintain current clearances each term they are enrolled in field experience and student teaching courses.
Required Clearances
(All clearances expire after one year and must be renewed annually)
- PA Child Abuse Clearance (ACT 151)
- PA Criminal Background Check (ACT 34 - PATCH)
- Federal Criminal History Record (ACT 114 - Fingerprinting)
- Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (ACT 24)
- TB Test (to be completed through a qualified healthcare provider)
- ACT 31 – Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Training
Detailed Instructions & Tips
Please review the document below carefully, as it includes step-by-step instructions and important details needed to successfully complete each clearance.
Important Reminders
- Clearances must be less than one year old when entering a school
- All clearances must be renewed annually
- Students are responsible for saving and maintaining copies of all original documents
- Delays in submitting up-to-date clearances may delay and/or compromise your field placement