Montana Teaching (K-12) CE audits & penalties

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

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A license expires June 30 and professional development units or coursework may be completed through August 31. A lapsed license is reinstated based on whether the educator earned at least 60 professional development units in the last five years; all reinstatements require completion of the free online Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana course.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

OPI may audit any renewal application; an audited educator must submit official transcripts or original professional development unit certificates within 60 days or renewal may be denied.

Official source: Montana Office of Public Instruction – Renew, Update, Advance License

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