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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA)

To: 
Deans/Directors of Institutions Offering Teacher Preparation Programs
Certification Officers
District Superintendents
Superintendents
Charter School Administrators
Livescan Partner Sites
TEACH School District Users
From: 
Deborah A. Marriott
Subject: 
Fingerprinting Changes – Important Dates and Escrow Accounts
Date: 
July 6, 2015

As you know, the С (“С”) is eliminating the use of the current С managed the fingerprinting process which includes all С Livescan fingerprinting systems and the current “ink and roll” card submission process. This memo is to remind customers about important fingerprint dates and to provide information on escrow accounts.

Important Dates

July 10, 2015 Last day to submit new digital fingerprints
July 24, 2015 Last day for re-submission of rejected fingerprint images
August 3, 2015 New fingerprint application process begins with MorphoTrust ()

Escrow Accounts

Among the many options for payment of fingerprint applications is the use of a business escrow account established directly with MorphoTrust. School employers, colleges and other entities that want to establish such an account are encouraged to review the attached material and contact MorphoTrustas soon as possible. It is not necessary to wait until August 3, 2015 to create an account. The information is also available here:

Questions

Additional information about the fingerprinting changes including FAQs and earlier memos to the field, may be found by visiting, or by contacting OSPRA at (518) 473-2998 orospra@nysed.gov.