COST FBI Fingerprint & Background Clearance 2

Question 1

What federal agency maintains the national fingerprint database used in teacher background checks?

Accepted Answer

FBI's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system

Answer

The FBI's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system is the national repository for fingerprint and criminal history records used in background checks.

Question 2

A teacher applying for out-of-state certification discovers a juvenile record from 20 years ago. How are juvenile records typically treated in FBI background checks for educators?

Accepted Answer

May be expunged or sealed, but disclosure rules vary by state

Answer

Juvenile records are often sealed or expunged, but state laws differ on whether they must be disclosed or considered in educator certification decisions.

Question 3

Which federal law requires states to conduct criminal history checks on school employees and access FBI records?

Accepted Answer

National Child Protection Act / Volunteers for Children Act

Answer

The National Child Protection Act and Volunteers for Children Act authorize states to submit fingerprints to the FBI for background checks on those who work with children.

Question 4

How long does a typical FBI fingerprint-based background check take to return results?

Accepted Answer

3-5 business days on average, though times vary

Answer

FBI fingerprint checks typically return within 3-5 business days, though processing times can vary based on submission volume and method.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the "rap back" service offered by the FBI for school employees?

Accepted Answer

It notifies employers when a current employee has a new arrest or conviction

Answer

The FBI's Rap Back service sends ongoing notifications to authorized agencies when a subscribed individual has a new criminal record event after initial hire.

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COST FBI Fingerprint & Background Clearance 2