Teacher License Reciprocity
Does the state provide special reciprocity (or other supports) for military spouses?
June 2020
Thirty-eight states provide special licensure reciprocity or supports for military spouses. View the full 50-State Comparison: Teacher License Reciprocity here.
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Does the state provide special reciprocity (or other supports) for military spouses?
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| Alabama | Yes. Alabama expedites the review of applications and waives the initial license fee for eligible military personnel and spouses. Candidates may be eligible for an emergency license while completing any certification requirements. | Source |
| Alaska | No. | |
| Arizona | No. | |
| Arkansas | Yes. Arkansas prioritizes applications for military spouses and offers automatic licensing to those who hold a substantially equivalent occupational license issued by another state that is in good standing. | Ark. Code Ann. § 17-1-106 Source |
| California | Yes. California expedites applications and the notification timeline for military spouses. | Cal. Educ. Code § 44343.5 |
| Colorado | Yes. Military spouses may be issued a temporary authorization to teach if they have not met the assessment requirements for an initial license. | Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 22-60.5-111 |
| Connecticut | Yes. Military spouses may be issued a temporary teacher permit if they have two or more years of experience under an appropriate certificate in another state and complete a special education course (or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge). |
Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 10-146i Source |
| Delaware | No. | |
| District of Columbia | No. | |
| Florida | No. | |
| Georgia | Yes. Georgia offers a modified timeline to complete certification requirements for military veterans and their spouses. Candidates may be issued a one-year induction certificate if they have less than three years of experience or a professional certificate if they have at least three years of experience under a professional certificate in another state. Candidates may also receive certification counseling services. | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 505-2-.46 Source 1 Source 2 |
| Hawaii | Yes. Hawaii may expedite the licensing process for military and military spouses. | Source |
| Idaho | No. | |
| Illinois | No. | |
| Indiana | Yes. Indiana may expedite the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a teacher license for military spouses. | Ind. Code Ann. § 20-28-2-6 |
| Iowa | Yes. Iowa provides consultants as single points of contact for military spouses regarding nontraditional licensure. Candidates may also be eligible for a military exchange license. | Iowa Admin. Code r. 282-13.17(272) Iowa Code Ann. § 272.8 (West) |
| Kansas | No. | |
| Kentucky | Yes. Candidates may be eligible for a temporary or regular license within 30 days of applying if they meet the applicable requirements. | KRS § 12.357 |
| Louisiana | Yes. Candidates may be eligible for a temporary practice permit for military spouses trained in another state as they work towards meeting the requirements for licensure or candidates may be eligible for a license if they hold a substantially equivalent license and are able to demonstrate competency. | LSA-R.S. 37:3651 |
| Maine | No. | 10 M.R |
| Maryland | Yes. Maryland may expedite certification for military spouses meeting certain requirements. Candidates may be eligible for a temporary educator certificate if they hold a valid certificate from another state that is in good standing but do not meet the qualifications for certification in Maryland. | MD Code, Education, § 6-101.1 |
| Massachusetts | Yes. Massachusetts may expedite applications for licensure for military spouses. | Source |
| Michigan | Yes. Michigan may reimburse application and evaluation fees and provides a dedicated staff member to guide military spouses through licensure. | Source |
| Minnesota | Yes. Minnesota may expedite licensing for military spouses. Candidates may be eligible for temporary licensing. | Minn. Stat. Ann. § 122A.18 Minn. Stat. Ann. § 197.4552 |
| Mississippi | Yes. Candidates may be eligible for licensure if they hold a current license that is substantially equivalent from another state and can demonstrate competency. | Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-2 Miss. Code Ann. §73-50-1 |
| Missouri | Yes. Candidates may be eligible for a provisional license if they complete a criminal background check. | Mo. Ann. Stat. § 168.021 |
| Montana | No. | |
| Nebraska | Yes. Candidates with at least two years of experience may be eligible for a Military Teaching Permit while they meet certification requirements. | Source 92 Neb. Admin. Code Ch. 21, 005 |
| Nevada | Yes. Nevada may expedite applications for military spouses. Candidates may be eligible for a license if they have completed the equivalent of an alternative route to licensure in another state. | Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 391.032 Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 391.036 Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 391.040 |
| New Hampshire | No. | |
| New Jersey | Yes. Candidates may be eligible for a temporary instructional certificate while they meet the additional requirements for an instructional certificate if they hold a valid and comparable license issued by another state and can demonstrate competency. | N.J. Stat. Ann. § 18A:26-2.14 |
| New Mexico | Yes. New Mexico expedites applications and waives fees for military spouses. | NM HB 30 (2020) N.M. Stat. Ann. § 22-10A-12.1 |
| New York | Yes. Individuals on active U.S. military duty, or dependents of active military personnel may request an expedited review of their certificate application. | Source |
| North Carolina | Yes. Candidates may be allowed to submit licensure exam scores from a different state than which they completed their education preparation program. | 16 N.C. Admin. Code 6C.0316 |
| North Dakota | Yes. North Dakota waives all application and licensure fees except for the background check for military spouses. | N.D. Cent. Code Ann. § 43-51-11.1 |
| Ohio | Yes. Ohio waives any initial educator license or renewal for military spouses. Active duty military members and their spouses are also eligible for a Temporary Military License if they are licensed and in good standing in another state. | Source |
| Oklahoma | Yes, statute requires agency boards to establish a process to expedite licensure for military spouses. | Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 59, § 4100.5 |
| Oregon | Yes. Oregon will expedite the application and licensing process for military spouses if the candidate meets all requirements for licensure. | Or. Admin. R. 584-200-0040 |
| Pennsylvania | Yes. Pennsylvania prioritizes applications and reduces the application fee for military spouses. | Source |
| Rhode Island | No. | |
| South Carolina | Yes. South Carolina prioritizes applications for military spouses. | Source |
| South Dakota | Yes. Candidates may receive an expedited certificate at no cost. | S.D. Codified Laws § 13-42-67 S.D. Codified Laws § 13-42-68 S.D. Codified Laws § 13-42-69 |
| Tennessee | Yes. Tennessee may expedite licensure applications for military spouses. Candidates may be eligible for a practitioner license if they hold an active license from another state. | Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-02-03-.03 Tennessee State Board of Education Policy 5.502: Educator Licensure Policy |
| Texas | Yes. Texas may expedite applications and waive fees for military spouses. Candidates may be eligible for a temporary certificate. | Source 19 Tex. Admin. Code §234.5 |
| Utah | Yes. Utah may expedite applications for military spouses and veterans. | Source |
| Vermont | No. | |
| Virginia | Yes. Candidates may be exempt from service requirements and licensing assessments if they have an out-of-state license without deficiencies. | Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-298.1 |
| Washington | Yes. Washington may expedite certification for military spouses. | Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 18.340.020 Wash. Admin. Code 181-79A-257 |
| West Virginia | Yes. Candidates may be eligible for a temporary teaching certificate if they hold a current teaching certificate in another state. | W. Va. Code § 18A-3-2A |
| Wisconsin | Yes. Candidates may be eligible for a Tier II military spouse license if they hold a valid teacher license from another state. | Wis. Admin. Code PI § 34.0405 |
| Wyoming | Yes. Candidates may be eligible to teach if they hold a valid license from another state that is in good standing and substantially equivalent, can demonstrate competency, complete all application procedures and pay any required fee. | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 33-1-117 |
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