AmeriCorps Requests OMB Nod for Background Check Records
Published Date: 8/6/2025
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Summary
AmeriCorps is updating how they keep records for criminal history checks to keep everyone safe and organized. This affects all AmeriCorps programs and partners who handle these checks. They’re asking for approval to continue collecting this info, with no new costs or big changes in timing.
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