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During the 2011 Legislative Special Session, the Legislature found that “the current economic environment requires that the state, when appropriate, charge for some of the services provided directly to the users of those services”. As a result, Chapter 23, Laws of 2011 was enacted requiring the Superintendent to establish and charge a fee for processing educator certificates and subsequent administrative actions that result in the issuance, renewal, or reissuance of educator certificates and permits. For more information see Bulletin 054-11.
The state Legislature and Superintendent of Public Instruction are very aware of the economic constraints and hardships all educators are experiencing at this time and we will continue to assess this processing fee to ensure that it is set at a level that meets legislative intent and does not put an undue burden on educators.
Although the first of the online payment applications will be Continuing certificate holders’ renewals through clock hours and Residency first issue reissuances, we expect to progress to an entirely online system within the next two years. Until then, all other applications will be processed and all fees including the additional $33 will be collected and routed as they are currently.
Refund Policy
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