AmeriCorps Seeks Comments on Same-Old Background Check Paperwork
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Notice
Summary
AmeriCorps is renewing its paperwork for keeping records of criminal history checks on people involved in national service. This affects businesses, organizations, and government groups who must keep these records, with over 337,000 responses expected yearly. Comments on this renewal are open until June 16, 2025, and the process helps keep national service safe without adding new costs.
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Recordkeeping and paperwork burden for organizations
Businesses, organizations, and State, local, or Tribal governments that are AmeriCorps grantees or subgrantees must keep documentation that covered positions were screened in accordance with statute. The agency estimates 337,071 annual responses and 758,410 total annual burden hours under OMB Control Number 3045-0150; the current collection expires on 2025-08-31 and comments are due by June 16, 2025.
Criminal checks required before service
If you will serve in a covered AmeriCorps national service position, AmeriCorps requires a National Service Criminal History Check before you begin service. AmeriCorps grantees and subgrantees must also keep records showing each individual was screened and is not prohibited from serving.
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