Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
All 50 states and the District of Columbia require public school teachers to be licensed by the Board of Education in the state where they will be working. Licensing is generally not required for teachers in private schools.
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- Health Club Owners and Managers
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