FCPS Begins Using FBI Background Check Program for Employees

The Fairfax County Public School system is the first in the state to enroll in an FBI background check program to screen all employees. FCPS is participating in “Rap Back” in collaboration with Virginia State Police, which began using the program in response to legislation passed through the state’s General Assembly.

The Fairfax County School Board endorsed the program as part of its 2025 State and Federal Legislative Program priorities. “The FCSB supports dedicated and ongoing state resources to facilitate local participation as Virginia joins the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI’s) Rap Back Service,” the board said.