Local Substitute Permit
General Information
Who applies?
A Local Substitute Permit is for an applicant who has completed at least 48 semester credit hours.
Where is it valid?
A Local Substitute Permit is valid for all school systems in Nebraska. It allows an applicant to sub up to 90-full time days per school system per school year.
When does it expire?
A Local Substitute Permit is a 5-year permit and expires September 30th in the fifth year following the year of issuance.
What are the requirements?
- An application and fee in the TEACH system (Please note that registration for TEACH is required first; then an application can be submitted.)
- Fingerprints (required if someone has lived outside of Nebraska in the past five years or has not held a Nebraska certificate or permit.)
- Official Transcript(s) showing at least 48 semester hours of coursework completed. These transcripts must come directly from the college or university.