South Dakota Teaching (K-12) CE audits & penalties

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

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After October 1 the certificate becomes invalid, and reinstatement requires the $60 renewal fee plus a $100 invalid-certificate fine and completion of the renewal requirements in place before the certificate became invalid.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Renewal applications should be submitted January 1 - June 30 of the year of expiration; the certificate is expired after July 1 but may be renewed before October 1, after which it becomes invalid.

Official source: South Dakota Department of Education

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