Substitute Teacher / Louisiana
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Louisiana Substitute Teacher License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Fills in for absent teachers. Requirements range from diploma to license.

What the Louisiana data shows for Substitute Teachers

To practice as a substitute teacher in Louisiana, the state licensing board requires 2,000 documented education or training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. The regulation sits under Louisiana's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 5-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Louisiana, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Louisiana handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Requirements in Louisiana

Education / Training Hours
Degree
2,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Louisiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Substitute Teacher in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana requires 2000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Substitute Teacher in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana licenses substitute teachers who complete its requirements (2000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Louisiana licensing board.
Can I transfer my Substitute Teacher license to Louisiana from another state? ▼
Louisiana doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for substitute teachers; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Louisiana licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Louisiana require a background check for Substitute Teacher licensing? ▼
Louisiana does require a background check before issuing a substitute teacher license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

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