By New York State law and related chancellor’s regulations, NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) is required to conduct fingerprint-supported security clearance checks on all individuals working or placed in NYCPS schools. This requirement applies to NYCPS employees, student teachers, and students satisfying their field-work requirements. NYCPS uses the Personnel Eligibility Tracking System (PETS), a web-based application, to electronically track and share basic information regarding the eligibility status of individuals placed in NYCPS. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) requires NYCPS to collect and submit Social Security numbers to process fingerprints as part of the security clearance check process. Students have the option of authorizing the Brooklyn College School of Education to use their personal information to register them in the system.
