Which body typically handles licensure and disciplinary actions for teachers?

• A. Department of Education
• B. PRC Board for Professional Teachers
• C. Civil Service Commission
• D. Commission on Higher Education

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that licensure and disciplinary actions for professionals are handled by a regulatory body that oversees the practice of that profession. For teachers, this role is filled by the Board for Professional Teachers under the Professional Regulation Commission. This board issues teaching licenses, sets practice standards, and can sanction or revoke licenses for professional misconduct.

The Department of Education sets policies and programs for basic education and teacher standards in schools, but it does not issue professional licenses. The Civil Service Commission handles civil service eligibility and government workforce rules, not professional licensure. The Commission on Higher Education oversees higher education curricula and accreditation but does not grant professional licenses either.

So the Board for Professional Teachers is the appropriate body for licensure and disciplinary actions related to teaching.