Have you ever wanted to participate in a school event with your children, but were unable because you have yet to obtain the required fingerprinting or background check?
If so we are here to help, please read this post in order to find how to obtain the required clearance ensuring you do not have to miss another opportunity to attend a school event.
We want every parent to feel welcome to visit our school and be able to volunteer for events or participate in various classroom opportunities.
In accordance with Prince Georges County Public School policy, parents have the option of applying for a Commercial Background check (a.k.a. CPS) or a Fingerprinting check.
The main difference being that a CPS has more limitations in regards to the events one can attend/participate in and is valid only for 1 year, whereas the Fingerprinting check has no expiration. For more details please look at the Frequently Asked Questions pamphlet or feel free to visit the Background unit website.
Apply online for the CPS or at one of the scheduled Local Fingerprinting workshops * if you are unable to visit the Background Unit office at the Sasscer Administration Building (located at 14201 School Lane, Room 128 Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772) during their business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. M-Fr.
- The hours for the Fingerprint Workshops (4 pm- 6pm) are more convinient for most people
- Many people do not know that if your child receives free or reduced-price meals (FARMS), then you can get you Background Check or Fingerprinting at no-charge by presenting a copy of your FARMS approval/certification letter.
(if you can’t find a copy of your FARMS approval letter feel free to contact the Food and Nutrition Office tel# 301-952-6517 to obtain a new copy).
Once you have secured your fingerprinting and/or Commercial Background Check, you must provide a copy to the Office Secretary and retain a copy for yourself.
We encourage parents to opt for the Fingerprinting; as it does not expire and remains in the PGCPS system. You do not have to renew each year.
Regular costs for these Services are:
- Fingerprinting – $56.57
- Commercial Background Check ($7.00 in person or $7.26 if completed online)
- FREE by presenting your child’s Free or Reduced-price meals (FARMS) approval/certification letter.
– Acceptable forms of payment for background checks only include cash, Visa, Mastercard and money orders. Personal checks are not accepted.
- Any applicant who requires a “duplicate receipt” of the background check must report to the Fingerprint Office with proper identification and a $5.00 money order (only).
*Valid photo identification is required to go through any part of these processes.
Please feel free to review the Prince Georges County Fingerprinting/Background Check Administrative Policy
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