Megan's Law Information  

Under the federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, which went into effect on Oct. 28, 2002, any person who is required to register with the Commonwealth under Pennsylvania's Megan's Law as a sex offender must notify the state if they are employed or a student at a college or university. The law also requires institutions of higher learning to advise the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by the Commonwealth may be obtained.

In 2004, Pennsylvania 's General Assembly determined that public safety will be enhanced by making information about registered sex offenders available to the public through the Internet.  Knowledge whether a person is a registered sex offender could be a significant factor in protecting yourself, your family members, or persons in your care from recidivist acts by registered sex offenders.  Public access to information about registered sex offenders is intended solely as a means of public protection.

Pursuant to the provisions of Pennsylvania 's Megan's Law, 42 Pa.C.S. ß 9791 et seq., the Pennsylvania State Police has established a web page to provide timely information to the public on registered sex offenders residing in the Commonwealth.  That website can be accessed at http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/

The Carnegie Mellon University Police Department currently works in cooperation with the Pennsylvania State Police Megan's Law Unit to receive information on current registered sex offenders residing within the university community.

Except for some graduate school and financial aid applications, the university does not ask prospective students about previous criminal records.  Prospective employees are asked if they have ever pled guilty to or been convicted of a crime.  The university will not offer employment to applicants if they have a criminal history that is relevant to the requirements of the position or presents a safety concern.