Who is responsible for ensuring teachers hold current licenses?

• A. Teachers themselves
• B. School administrators
• C. Parents
• D. External auditors

Answer: (B)

Ensuring teachers hold current licenses is a responsibility of school administrators because they oversee staffing and compliance with state certification rules. Administrators verify that each teacher’s license is valid, appropriate for the subject and level, and up to date, and they maintain official records and report renewals or changes as required by the district and the state. They also take action if a license is near expiry or has lapsed, such as facilitating renewals or reassigning duties to stay within legal requirements.

While teachers are responsible for managing their own licensure (keeping up with renewals and professional development), the duty to ensure the district employs properly licensed staff rests with administration. Parents aren’t charged with credentialing, and external auditors may review records but do not handle ongoing licensure checks in daily practice.