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The Corporation for National and Community Service has issued a regulation requiring grantees to conduct and document National Service Criminal History Checks on Senior Companions and Foster Grandparents, as well as on AmeriCorps State and National (including Education Award Program) participants who, on a recurring basis, have access to children, persons age 60 or older, or individuals with disabilities.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on August 24, 2007.

• Read the Federal Register notice (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Key Points (PDF)
• National Service Criminal History Checks PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
• How to Request Approval of an Alternate Search Protocol (PDF)

For more information on National Service Criminal History Checks, please visit the Resource Center.