When must a license or certificate holder attest to the completion of required CEUs?

A license or certificate holder must attest to the completion of required Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at the time of renewal or reinstatement. This requirement ensures that professionals demonstrate their commitment to maintaining current knowledge and skills pertinent to their field.

This timing aligns with the regulatory framework that governs licensing, where renewal is contingent upon proving that the licensee has engaged in ongoing professional development. By requiring this attestation at renewal, it directly ties the educator’s professional standing and competency to their continuing education efforts, reinforcing the notion that maintaining licensure is predicated on active learning.

Other options do not accurately reflect the established process for attestation of CEUs. For example, attesting at the beginning of each licensing period would suggest a different frequency and basis for tracking educational requirements, which is not in line with standard practices. Similarly, requiring attestations every six months could impose an unnecessary administrative burden, as CEUs are typically aggregated and assessed during the renewal cycle, not on a more frequent basis. Lastly, the process when applying for a new license would not involve attesting to the completion of CEUs required for existing license holders but rather focus on the educational qualifications necessary for obtaining initial licensure.