What is the role of government in teacher licensure?

• A. To fund teacher salaries.
• B. To establish standards, issue licenses, and oversee compliance through PRC and DepEd.
• C. To regulate school lunch programs.
• D. To manage building permits for school facilities.

Answer: (B)

Licensure is a government function that regulates who may teach by setting minimum qualifications, testing competence, and monitoring practice to protect learners. The best answer captures this by showing that the government establishes standards for teacher education and practice, issues licenses to those who meet them, and oversees compliance with those rules. In the Philippines, this oversight is carried out through the Professional Regulation Commission, which administers licensure and enforces standards for professionals, and the Department of Education, which defines and enforces the standards for teacher qualifications within the education system. Together, they ensure that teachers meet required criteria and continue to uphold professional standards. Other options describe activities like funding salaries, regulating meals, or handling building permits, which are not part of licensure.