Elementary School Teacher / Georgia
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Georgia Elementary School Teacher License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Instructs students in grades K-6. Requires state teaching certificate.

What the Georgia data shows for Elementary School Teachers

Georgia's path to elementary school teacher licensure runs through board-approved instruction and a passing score on State Teaching Certification Exam (Praxis or equivalent), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Georgia folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Education".

Budget $134 to get started, plus $88 at each renewal on a 5-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 150 hours of continuing education are due every 5-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For elementary school teachers, the reciprocity picture is: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states.

Licensing Requirements in Georgia

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Education
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State Teaching Certification Exam (Praxis or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$134
Renewal Fee
$88
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
150 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elementary School Teacher in Georgia? ▼
In Georgia, the license path calls for, a passing score on State Teaching Certification Exam (Praxis or equivalent), and a $134 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Elementary School Teacher in Georgia? ▼
Georgia licenses elementary school teachers who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Georgia licensing board.
Can I transfer my Elementary School Teacher license to Georgia from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for elementary school teachers nationally works like this: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Georgia. Verify the specifics with the Georgia licensing board.
Does Georgia require a background check for Elementary School Teacher licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for elementary school teacher licensing in Georgia. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elementary School Teacher in Georgia? ▼
To stay licensed as an elementary school teacher in Georgia, plan on 150 hours of continuing education per 5-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $88.

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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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