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The document is a standardized Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in accordance with Act 168 of 2014. It is intended for use by school entities and independent contractors to gather information about applicants seeking positions involving direct contact with children. The form requires applicants to disclose any history of abuse or sexual misconduct and authorizes current and former employers to provide relevant information. It outlines definitions, procedures for completion, and the legal implications of false statements or non-compliance.

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What can a previous employer disclose in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, an employer who discloses information about a current or former employees job performance to a prospective employer . . ., upon request of the prospective employer or the current or former employee, is presumed to be acting in good faith. 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. 8340.1.

What is the Civil Rights Act 168?

In addition to verifying the applicants history regarding abuse and/or sexual misconduct, Act 168 also requires that when the applicant is an educator who holds public or private school certification and/or has been assigned a Professional Personnel Identification number (PPID), the hiring entity must ensure that

What is the Act 168 in PA?

Act 168 requires the applicant to disclose all former employers that were school entities and/or where the prospective employee had direct contact with children, and the employment history review conducted by the hiring entity must include all such employers listed by the applicant.

What is your previous employer allowed to say about you?

There are no federal laws that specifically state what employers can or cannot say about a former employee, however, each state can create its own laws for what employers are allowed to disclose. The typical things employers CAN disclose include: Job title. Responsibilities.