Kansas Teacher License Renewal
Official DOE SiteVerified March 23, 2026Official source
Below you'll find renewal requirements for each license type in Kansas. Click any license for a detailed breakdown including approved PD providers and how to submit your hours.
License Types
Professional Teaching License
160 hours every 5 yearsRenewal fee: $60
Accepted PD: Professional Development Points (PDPs) from workshops, seminars, or approved PD activities (1 PDP = 1 hour), Semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university (1 semester hour = 20 PDPs), District-approved professional development activities
Initial Teaching License
40 hours every 2 yearsRenewal fee: $60
Accepted PD: Professional Development Points (PDPs) from approved PD activities, Semester credit hours from a regionally accredited institution (1 semester hour = 20 PDPs), District-approved in-service programs