Bill > A05990

This bill adopts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, a comprehensive agreement designed to facilitate the professional mobility of teachers across multiple states. The compact creates a streamlined pathway for teachers to obtain licensure in different states, with a particular focus on supporting active military members and their spouses. Key provisions include establishing an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission to oversee implementation, creating a framework for recognizing teaching licenses across member states, and setting up processes for information sharing and dispute resolution. The compact aims to remove barriers to teacher relocation by allowing teachers with an unencumbered license in one state to more easily obtain a comparable license in another member state, subject to each state's specific requirements. Teachers will still need to undergo background checks and meet individual state regulations, but the compact significantly simplifies the professional licensing process. The agreement will officially take effect once ten states have enacted the legislation, and it includes robust provisions for governance, including an executive committee, rulemaking procedures, and mechanisms for handling potential conflicts or defaults by member states. The ultimate goals are to support teacher mobility, enhance educational staffing flexibility, and provide more opportunities for qualified educators to work across state lines.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5990