OSPI's building is closed to the public until further notice. OSPI will continue serving the public via phone, email, and the website.
See OSPI’s COVID-19 guidance and resources for educators, students, and families.
Washington State law, RCW 28A.195.080, authorizes approved private schools to require their employees with regularly unsupervised access to children be fingerprinted for a background record check through the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Visit the Procedure, Fees and Payment page for instructions on how to complete the fingerprint process.