The real estate board, appointed by the governor and consisting of nine voting members, has authority to decide on all of the following except:

• A. Waiving continuing education requirements for an individual who proves to be very competent
• B. Granting new licenses to real estate agents
• C. Reprimanding licensees
• D. Approving real estate education providers

Answer: (A)

The key idea is understanding the scope of a state real estate board’s authority. This board is responsible for licensing real estate professionals, disciplining licensees, and approving providers of required real estate education. Those functions ensure brokers and salespeople meet the standards set to protect the public and keep the profession competent.

Granting new licenses to real estate agents fits squarely in the board’s role: it evaluates qualifications and issues licenses to those who meet the criteria. Reprimanding licensees is also within its duties, since the board oversees enforcement and can discipline for violations. Approving real estate education providers is part of ensuring that the training offered meets required standards and quality.

Continuing education requirements, however, are mandatory conditions tied to maintaining licensure. Allowing a blanket waiver for an individual simply because they’re deemed highly competent would undermine the uniform standards designed to keep all licensees up to date. Waivers, if possible at all, are typically restricted to specific statutory procedures or exceptional circumstances, not a discretionary flight of the board for a single person.

So the activity the board does not ordinarily perform is waiving continuing education requirements for an individual.