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Chicago Public Schools requires all adults who regularly work in schools – including CPS employees, coaches, volunteers, and vendors – will go through a background before working with students. This requirement is to promote student safety and builds on the comprehensive Plan of Action the district outlined to protect students and will ensure that every adult who works in CPS schools contributes to a safe educational environment. Chess coaches, assistant coaches and volunteers that are participating in the Academic Chess and/or the Cops & Kids programs must all comply with the background screening process. Before interaction with students, all must be cleared to do so. No exceptions will be granted. For more information contact your school's administration.