If selected, Artist must submit to and pass a District of Columbia government- administered criminal background check pursuant to the Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children Act of 2004, a DCPS review of applicable state and federal child protective and sex offender registries per D.C. Code § 38-951.03(a)(5) and 42 C.F.R.§ 1302.90, and a tuberculosis screening prior to the start of youth engagement activities. More information on DCPS website
DCPS and Color the Curb Artist Clearance Information
Selected artists will have to obtain clearance from District of Columbia Public Schools: DCPS Clearance Application
- Color the Curb artists are considered Supervised Volunteers.
- Results: Up to 14 business days.
- Fingerprinting through FieldPrint*
- Detailed information on that process can be found here
- Results: 3-5 business days
- All DCPS volunteers, employees and contractors working with students must take the Mandated Reporter training:
- Online Training (YouTube Video)
- Post Test (Complete after watching the video course)
* Once fingerprint results are received, volunteers can begin providing services under the supervision of a cleared contractor or program staff member or DCPS staff member.
* Email for DCPS Clearance Team, [email protected]
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