Can a K-12 Public School Teacher transfer a license to Virginia as a military spouse?
Not through the compact — Virginia 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 Virginia to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your teacher-licensing authority in Virginia
Grants licensure by reciprocity to spouses of active-duty or reserve Armed Forces members and Virginia National Guard members who hold a valid out-of-state license, with no service or assessment requirement and an eligibility determination within 15 business days.
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.