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The school must complete Section II and mail it directly to NYSED.","title":"Submit Certification of Education (Form 2)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the required one-time courses in Child Abuse Identification, Dental Jurisprudence and Ethics, and Tobacco Cessation.","title":"Complete Mandatory Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"If you have met education requirements but not yet passed exams, you may apply for a one-year limited permit using Form 5.","title":"Apply for a Limited Permit (Optional)","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-24T10:37:26.514442+00:00","verify_license_url":null}