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ARM Chapter 57 Revisions


We have updated our most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You might find your answer in our FAQs section, along with instructions and helpful links. Save time by clicking on the FAQs.

FAQs


New Licensure Fee Schedule

Effective January 1, 2024 new licensure fees will take effect.

The new licensure fees were set by the Montana Board of Public Education, per House Bill 403. Click button for new fee schedule.


New Licensure Fee Schedule


2024 License Renewals

You can begin your license renewal as early as January the year your license expires! If your license expires on 06/30/2024, you will not see the Renew License application option until January.

Can't remember when your license expires? Review the date your license expires through:

What do I need to know about renewing? Get more information regarding license renewals on our Renew License webpage.


Emergency

EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Districts: EAE's for the 2023-24SY are now being accepted through March 29, 2024. Here are some useful links regarding the EAE process in TeachMT:

 

Please review 10.57.107 and note that it states "District Administrators have exhausted all possibilities for hiring a licensed teacher and have advertised the position at least statewide far enough in advance."

*Since EAEs are issued to a school district, the school district is responsible for making the application payments for their EAEs.


What Is My Application Status?

With TMT, you can check the status of your application at any time by logging into your educator record account. How do you know what to look for? Click the link to see more information.



Checking an application status

 

MT Licenses Have a New Look! 

The OPI is no longer mailing licenses to educators. Once an application is complete and approved in the TMT system, an educator is able to print their license instantly! If you are currently employed by a Montana school district, this is the license you need to register with your local county superintendent. They are aware of the change and know what the new license looks like!

 


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IMPORTANT: 

If you need system support to submit your application through TMT, contact the support team at 866-455-1440, or use their Online Support Form.

If you have questions regarding licensure, contact the educator licensure team at 406-444-3150 during our phone hours.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications are accepted only electronically through the licensing system, Teach MT. Check out some of the benefits of using TMT:

Resource: TMT Brochure

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UPDATE: 

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

On May 12, 2022 the Board of Public Education adopted revisions to Chapter 57 Licensure. 

Resources: FAQ For ARM 10.57 Updates  New Licensure Information



OPI Staff are Here to Help: 

 

Technical Support for TMT:
Email: Online Support Form
Call: (866) 455-1440

Licensure Questions for OPI:
Email: cert@mt.gov
Call: (406) 444-3150


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