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Can a K-12 Public School Teacher transfer a license to Colorado 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. Colorado is a member of the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, so a K-12 Public School Teacher holding a multistate/compact license can practice in CO 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 Colorado

Colorado Department of Education, Educator Talent (Educator Licensing)
ed.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof720-739-3304
Colorado military-spouse provision

Issues a one-year, renewable provisional educator license to military spouses who hold a valid out-of-state license, under the military-spouse provisions of C.R.S. 22-60.5-111.

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 ColoradoTeaching 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