Anyone age 18 or over who may have contact with children, the elderly, or persons with disabilities must submit to a background check before starting work or volunteer assignment. Schools and parishes only look for convictions related to the work or volunteer assignment to which the applicant is assigned.
Volunteers and employees under the age of 18 will sign a Background Certification Form indicating any misdemeanor or felony convictions. The teens' parent(s) or guardian(s) must also sign the certification form.