| Government Certificates Issued: | 5510 |
| Issued Certificate Descriptions: | The professional teaching certificate is valid for teaching in all Nebraska school systems, except if requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems. An individual possessing this certificate type must be eligible to hold or have held an standard teaching certificate, taught half-time or more for a minimum of two consecutive school years and have earned a Master's degree within the past ten years. |
| Government Certificates Revoked: | 6 |
| Revoked Certificate Descriptions: | The revocations range from a two year revocation to permanent revocation for a wide ranging level of activity. The activities that led to revocation include but are not limited to a violation of school district policy to criminal activity. |
| Government Certificates Denied: | 1 |
| Denied Certificate Descriptions: | An application can be denied if someone does not disclosed required information such as a prior conviction or loss of license in another state or agency. |
| Government Certificates Penalties Against: | 10 |
| Penalty Certificate Descriptions: | The penalties range from a public reprimand at the minimum to a one-year suspension. |
| Explanation of Effectiveness: | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/explanation1634578319.pdf |
| Potential Harm | If the professional teaching certificate was not available, there would not be a way to determine when someone with a teaching certificate has teaching experience and a qualifying advanced degree. |
| Regulation Comparison: | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/comparison1634578319.pdf |
| Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407): | No |