Alabama Teaching (K-12) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a professional educator certificate misses CE requirements in Alabama, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Reinstatement of an expired certificate requires the $38 application fee plus an additional $38 late fee; if the educator holds no other valid certificate/license, a new criminal history background check is required.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: Alabama Administrative Code

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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