Can a K-12 Public School Teacher transfer a license to Illinois as a military spouse?
Not through the compact — Illinois is not currently a Teaching compact member. A military-spouse K-12 Public School Teacher relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires Illinois to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your teacher-licensing authority in Illinois
Active-duty members, reservists, National Guard, and their spouses who hold a valid comparable out-of-state license and a bachelor degree may receive a 2-year Educator License with Stipulations (Provisional Educator endorsement) without completing the test of basic skills.
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
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