Local Substitute Permit

Who applies?

A local sub permit is for an applicant who has completed at least 48 semester credit hours and has met the Human Relations Training requirement.

Where is it valid?

A local sub permit is valid for all school systems in Nebraska. A local sub permit allows an applicant to sub up to 90-full time days per school system per school year.

When does it expire?

A local sub permit is a 5-year permit and expires September 30th in the fifth year following the year of issuance.

What are the requirements?

1. An application and fee in the TEACH system (Please note that registration for TEACH is required first; then an application can be submitted.)
2. Fingerprints (required if someone has lived outside of Nebraska in the past five years or has not held a NE certificate or permit.)
3. Official Transcript(s) showing at least 48 semester hours of coursework completed. These transcripts must come directly from the college or university.
4. A course that meets the Human Relations Training requirement.