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Can a K-12 Public School Teacher transfer a license to Arizona as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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✓ Yes — compact transfer

Yes. Arizona is a member of the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, so a K-12 Public School Teacher holding a multistate/compact license can practice in AZ without re-applying. Compact was designed specifically with military families in mind. Outside member states, fall back on VAEIA 2022 or your destination state's spouse provisions.

Your teacher-licensing authority in Arizona

Arizona Department of Education, Educator Certification
www.azed.gov/educator-certification602-542-4367
Arizona military-spouse provision

Waives the initial certification application fee for spouses of active-duty service members and for veterans honorably discharged within the past two years.

Official source ↗

About the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Newer compact (2023) for K-12 teachers. Allows teacher licenses to transfer between member states without re-testing or re-coursing. War Department helped fund development specifically for military families.

Official compact site ↗

All Teaching member states

12 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.

ALAZCOFLKSKYMONENVOHOKUT
All compacts for ArizonaTeaching portability — all states →License portability checker →MyCAA: $4,000 for relicensing →
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards