Requirements for Certification 

• Must be an active member of LAPCS

• Complete 80 hours of approved education credits within three years prior to application for certification

• Must directly manage 3 or more functional areas, and 12 specialized areas (see application details)

• Must report directly to the Head of School or Head Finance Official, or work for an education provider 

• Letter of recommendation from the Head of School/Principal or Board President

• Education Requirements

  • 3 years of experience in a lead business administrator position and master's degree (or CPA) from an accredited college or university

  • 4 years of experience in a lead business administrator position and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • 4 years of experience in a lead business administrator position and no degree

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Requirements for Transfer/Reactivation/Renewal

• Must be an active member of LAPCS

• Must provide proof of previous Certified School Business certification (LASBO)

• Must directly manage 3 or more functional areas, and 12 specialized areas (see application details)

• Must report directly to the Head of School or Head Finance Official, or work for an education provider 

• Letter of recommendation from the Head of School/Principal or Board President or Direct Supervisor for third party provider staff.

• Continuing Education Requirements

  • Demonstrate active employment with an LEA or education service provider during the time period of lapsed certification

  • Complete 25 hours of approved education credits within 1 year

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Eligible Credits

• Credits may be earned through the existing Bottom Line Program Conferences

  • Each Bottom Line Conference provides 12 hours of credit

• Credits may be earned through attending the Annual LAPCS Conference

  • The annual conference provides 6 hours of credit

• Credits may be earned through attending special sessions (in-person and webinars)

• At least 50% of credits must be obtained through the LAPCS program

• Up to 50% of the required credits may have been earned in the previous three years.

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Additional Approved Trainers

• 50% of credits may be obtained from other approved organizations (listed below)

• If an organization is not listed below, please contact the LAPCS staff for pre-approval. 

• Approved trainers:

  • LASBO

  • GFOA 

  • ASBO

  • LSBA

  • LDE Training Classes

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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION

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REQUIRED AND SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES FOR CERTIFICATION

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