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.
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
Related
- Full requirements: Montana Teaching (K-12) CE requirements
- When it's due: Montana Teaching (K-12) license renewal deadline
- What it costs: Montana Teaching (K-12) license renewal fees
⚠️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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