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New York State Education Department status

What does “Evaluation Complete - Pending Final Review” mean?

This answer applies only when the New York applicant system shows this exact term.

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What it means

Exact reviewed term

NYSED describes this as an automated check for outstanding updates after submitted requirements were verified.

Do not assume

What it does not mean

It does not mean the certificate has issued. The 72-hour figure NYSED publishes is a follow-up point, not a promised issuance time.

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Return point

Contact the Office of Teaching Initiatives if the certificate has not shown as Issued within 72 hours after this status appeared.

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Checked 2026-09-18; check again by 2026-10-15
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