Do Rio Teacher Education students need to obtain fingerprint/background clearance before enrolling in a course with an in-person practicum?
In-state students must apply immediately through the Arizona Department of Public Safety for an IVP fingerprint clearance in order to participate in any classroom practicum. A Fingerprint clearance packet may be obtained by contacting the Arizona Department of Public Safety at: Department of Public Safety, Application Clearance Card Team, 2320 N. 20th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85005. Or you can call (602) 223-2279.This process can take 7-9 weeks. On the application, students must indicate that they are applying for an Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card. Out-of-state students are responsible for complying with their home state fingerprint or background clearance requirements. If there is no fingerprint requirement, students must secure an Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card.
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