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This bill repeals the interstate teacher mobility compact, which was a recent legislative initiative designed to facilitate teacher licensure across state lines. Specifically, the bill amends RCW 28A.405.220 to remove language related to the interstate teacher mobility compact and completely eliminates all existing statutes (RCW 28A.420.005 through 28A.420.120) that established and governed the compact. The amendment modifies provisions related to provisional employees in school districts, removing specific references to teachers licensed under the interstate teacher mobility compact. The bill maintains existing procedures for nonrenewing employment contracts of provisional employees, including notification requirements, opportunities for informal meetings with superintendents, and board of directors' decision-making processes. Essentially, this legislation undoes the previously established framework for interstate teacher licensure, returning to the state's prior approach to teacher employment and certification. By repealing the entire chapter related to the interstate teacher mobility compact, the bill effectively eliminates the legal infrastructure that would have allowed for easier teacher licensing across state boundaries.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5596&Year=2025&Initiative=false