If you hold a Montana LPN license, the Montana Board of Nursing no longer requires continuing education for renewal. Effective November 18, 2023, the Board repealed its CE rule, eliminating the former 24-contact-hour requirement. Below is the full breakdown of what counts and when it is due.
No CE required
Montana repealed its CE requirement effective November 18, 2023.
Former 24-hour rule gone
The previous 24-contact-hour requirement no longer applies.
Biennial renewal
The renewal period opens in early November and closes December 31.
Free contact hours
The Board continues to offer free contact hours for those who want them.
How many CE hours Montana LPNs need
Montana requires no continuing education for LPN renewal; the former 24-contact-hour requirement was repealed effective November 18, 2023.
Mandated subject requirements
Montana does not mandate any CE subject for LPN renewal, because no CE is required.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Montana LPN licenses renew biennially. The renewal period opens in early November and closes December 31 of the renewal year.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
Effective November 18, 2023, Montana repealed its continuing education requirement for nurses. LPNs are no longer required to complete the former 24 contact hours for renewal. The renewal period opens in early November and closes December 31 of the renewal year.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Montana Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Montana Board of Nursing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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Montana LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
Do Montana LPNs need CE?
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No — Montana repealed its CE requirement effective November 18, 2023.
What was the old Montana CE requirement?
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Previously 24 contact hours per cycle, which no longer applies.
When do Montana LPN licenses renew?
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The renewal period opens in early November and closes December 31 of the renewal year.
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