The purpose of this Part is to set forth requirements and procedures for the fingerprinting and the State Education Department's criminal history record check of prospective school employees for service in covered schools, as defined in section 87.2 of this Part, and applicants for certification for service in the public schools of New York State in order to determine whether such individuals shall be granted a clearance for employment and/or certification by the State Education Department.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 87.1