Act 151 clearance
Also known as PA Child Abuse Clearance, Child Abuse History Certification
An Act 151 clearance is a Pennsylvania child abuse history certification, confirming whether someone is named as a perpetrator in the statewide child abuse registry.
In Phoenixville
Required of volunteers who have contact with children, alongside the Act 34 criminal record check. Phoenixville Area School District's volunteer FAQ says the child abuse history clearance is currently free for volunteer applicants and valid for five years, a period the FAQ notes changed from three to five under Act 15. Several Phoenixville organizations that place volunteers with young people ask for this before you start.