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This bill enacts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, allowing the Commonwealth to join other states in a collective agreement designed to make it easier for teachers to move between member states and obtain licensure. The Compact aims to create a streamlined process for teacher licensure, support military spouses by facilitating their ability to teach, and improve the exchange of information about teacher licenses and any disciplinary actions between states. It also seeks to help education officials hire qualified teachers by removing employment barriers and to support teacher retention by simplifying relicensure in a new state, all while preserving each state's authority to regulate its own teaching profession. The bill also specifies that individuals applying for a multistate license under this Compact will be responsible for the costs associated with any required background checks.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB253