When to complete

A current CBC must be on file in the TEC prior to the beginning of any clinical experience.

CBC's expire 1 year from the initial date of process.

CBC's must remain current as of the last day of the clinical experience.

Results in 2 weeks

You will be notified by ISU email to pick up a copy of your CBC. If you are not notified within 2 weeks contact Jena Hobbs. Failure to notify may result in paying for an additional CBC.

Rubric

Legal and ethical conduct and CBCs (pdf)

CBC Copy Request

Submit request.

Criminal Background Check (CBC) Requirements

All teacher candidates must submit an Illinois State Police fingerprint Criminal Background Check (CBC) to the Teacher Education Center before beginning any clinical experience. A CBC protects preK-12 students by verifying the teacher candidate has not been convicted of illegal activity.

CBCs expire one year from the state process date.
See the clinical experiences checklist for additional information about clinical experiences.

CBC vendor clinics

You may complete your CBC fingerprint scan at any Livescan vendor site in Illinois, including the vendors below.

Results

Results are sent to Illinois State if the CBC form is submitted to the vendor at the time of service.
Allow two weeks from date of fingerprint appointment to CBC arrival and processing in the Teacher Education Center
If CBC form is not submitted to the vendor, results are sent to your residence, and a copy must be sent to the Teacher Education Center.

Accurate Biometrics Illinois site, Normal, IL -No appointment needed

1101 N. Main St. Normal, IL 61761 (Alumni Center Plaza)
Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:00am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 5:00pm
State-only fingerprint check is approximately $30; no cash or personal checks accepted
Accurate Biometrics CBC form

Biometrics Technologies Solutions LLC, Normal, IL -No appointment needed

604 Dale St, Unit A1, Normal IL 61761
Monday – Friday - 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
No appointment is needed. However we provide mobile fingerprint services, therefore please call to confirm.

Bushue Background Screening, Bloomington, IL -Local Fingerprinting

2841 E. Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704 Suite 136 (Platinum Jet building next to CJ's restaurant). Appointments must be made at this location. Please call 217-342-3042 or register online to make an appointment.
State-only fingerprint check is approximately $30; no personal checks accepted
Bushue CBC form

FBI criminal background check (not required by ISU)

The FBI CBC is not required at this time. However, if a school district requests this, the cost is approximately $45.