• Completion of state approved teacher education and/or administrative preparation program through a regionally accredited institution
• Background Check: Conducted through the state and also from a fingerprint card (Applicant pays fee of $26) (Printing must be done on state approved card and by law enforcement officials)
• Processing Fee: Separate personal check, money order, or cashier’s check for $57 (eff. 07/01/03) must accompany your licensure application: This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE
• Completed Application Packet: To be obtained from the state

Professional License
Expires five years from the June 30th nearest the date the license is issued

Entrance License
Expires two years from the June 30th nearest the date the license is issued

Nonrenewable License
Expires no more than three years from the June 30th nearest the date the license is issued

Temporary Limited License
Expires on June 30th of the school year for which the license is issued

Could also expire one year from the June 30th nearest the date the license was issued

Limited Intern License
Expires on June 30th of the school year for which the license is issued

Five Year Short Call Substitute License:
Expires five years from the June 30th nearest the date the license is issued

Temporary Limited Short Call Substitute License:
Expires two years from the June 30th nearest the date the license is issued

Life License:
Does not expire