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CHANGE IN FINGERPRINT REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE At their September 2014 meeting, the Kansas State Board of Education adopted regulation changes regarding requirements for a fingerprint based records check. These changes will affect veteran educators who have never submitted fingerprints as part of any previous application for a Kansas certificate or license issued by the Kansas State Department of Education.
EFFECTIVE November 15, 2014: Any person submitting any of the following will ALSO be required to submit AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, a complete set of fingerprints and the required fee:
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You must use the Kansas preformatted card (FBI, FD258). Only one card is required.
1. Fill out the card:
2. Have your prints taken: (A qualified law enforcement officer or properly trained school personnel must take your fingerprints)
3. Background check fee:
4. Mail the card and the fee:
COVID Virus Fingerprint Processing
Fingerprint processes have been affected by the COVID virus. If you are unable to access a law enforcement center to have your prints taken, do so as soon as possible. SEND IN THE COMPLETED APPLICATION, FEE AND CONNECTING DOCUMENTS NOW. Do not wait until you are able to send in the fingerprint card and fee. This will allow us time to process your license application and will save time when fingerprinting processes resume.
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.