Moving on military orders: the federal teaching-licence route, and what 11 state education agencies say about it

such covered license shall be considered valid for the scope of practice in the State of the new residence if such servicemember or spouse submits to the licensing authority of such State an application described in subsection (c)

If the applicant is the spouse of a servicemember, a copy of the marriage certificate.

When a servicemember or spouse applies for SCRA license portability, anything demanded in excess of the requirements detailed in the SCRA is illegal.

There is no longer a requirement that the license must have been actively used for any particular period of time.

the licensing authority may issue to the applicant a temporary license that confers the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a permanent license

this section shall not apply to such servicemember or spouse of a servicemember

The teacher compact issues an equivalent licence in the receiving state rather than a privilege to practise in several states, which on its face falls outside the exception. No agency statement on the point was found.

even in cases where applicants ask explicitly about SCRA portability, they have been told that no such pathway exists

will provide up to $3 million in compensation to servicemembers and military spouses whose applications for licensure were improperly denied or delayed

submitting a complaint to the Department of Justice's civil rights violation reporting portal

This records what the agency's pages say on the date read, not a finding that the agency refuses the federal route. Ask the agency which route applies, and see the free help on this page.

The credential or permit shall be valid only for the duration of the military service and is not renewable.

Copy of military orders showing relocation to California.

The credential must be valid at the time the application is received at the Commission.

California’s ordinary out-of-state route (CL-560) accepts an expired credential; this military route does not.

The licensing pages read on 11 September are listed in data/raw/CO/2026-09-11/. This records what the agency's pages say on the date read, not a finding that the agency refuses the federal route. Ask the agency which route applies, and see the free help on this page.

The act exempts military spouses, as defined in the act, from the requirement that the teaching or special services experience be continuous, and instead requires 3 years of experience within the previous 7 years.

The act eliminates the requirement that an applicant have the successful teaching experience within the previous 7 years.

This records what the agency's pages say on the date read, not a finding that the agency refuses the federal route. Ask the agency which route applies, and see the free help on this page.

$75.00 per subject for an initial certification application

You must wait to submit any payments until after you receive email notification that you are eligible for an MCFW.

please contact the Florida Department of Education at TroopsTeaching4FL@fldoe.org

renewable only for military spouses employed as a Georgia educator for the duration of the active military orders requiring the service member to be stationed in Georgia under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Taught in a field reflected on the professional certificate in the state that issued the certificate during the two years immediately preceding the move to Georgia

CONFLICT WITH FEDERAL LAW: Congress removed the two-year active-use condition from 50 U.S.C. §4025a on 23 December 2024, and the Justice Department says no active-use requirement remains for SCRA portability. Whether this agency applies the federal route without the condition is unresolved. The rule is marked effective 1 July 2025, and GaPSC agreed in the March 2026 settlement to require nothing beyond §4025a; whether it has adopted policies not yet reflected in the posted rule is unresolved.

The Military Support Professional certificate is valid for five (5) years.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE; THE GEORGIA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION; AND THE GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

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The SCRA application process may not require that applicants provide any documentation or satisfy any additional requirements that are not specifically set forth in Section 4025a.

H.R. 7939 Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022

The license was actively used (for employment as an educator) during the two years immediately preceding the relocation.

CONFLICT WITH FEDERAL LAW: Congress removed the two-year active-use condition from 50 U.S.C. §4025a on 23 December 2024, and the Justice Department says no active-use requirement remains for SCRA portability. Whether this agency applies the federal route without the condition is unresolved.

The military-connected applicant is not issued a NC educator's license under this provision

This records what the agency's pages say on the date read, not a finding that the agency refuses the federal route. Ask the agency which route applies, and see the free help on this page.

A nonresident active-duty U.S. military spouse may apply for a temporary instructional certificate that authorizes employment as a teacher in New Jersey in accordance with the eligibility requirements and process.

Fee waiver for initial certification application (one endorsement only) 6A:9B-5.6;

In 2023, this legislation was codified in New Jersey Statutes Annotated (N.J.S.A.), 6A:9B-8.10.

This records what the agency's pages say on the date read, not a finding that the agency refuses the federal route. Ask the agency which route applies, and see the free help on this page.

There is a military discount for all Active Duty, Retired, Veterans, and their spouses for New Applications (or reapplying of expired licenses) and Renewals of licenses.

This records what the agency's pages say on the date read, not a finding that the agency refuses the federal route. Ask the agency which route applies, and see the free help on this page.

has actively used such certificate or license during the two years immediately preceding the relocation

CONFLICT WITH FEDERAL LAW: Congress removed the two-year active-use condition from 50 U.S.C. §4025a on 23 December 2024, and the Justice Department says no active-use requirement remains for SCRA portability. Whether this agency applies the federal route without the condition is unresolved.

The permit is valid for the duration of the military order or orders for service in New York State or for the time period during which the out-of-state certificate or license is valid, whichever length of time ends first.

The Transitional J certificate is valid for one year from its effective date to give military spouses time to pass the tests required for certification.

A servicemember or their spouse will be issued the PA SCRA certificate most comparable to their covered license or certificate if the following criteria are met:

A notarized affidavit affirming, under penalty of law that:

Applicants must meet all Pennsylvania certification requirements to receive a license.

50 U.S.C. §4025(a)

This records what the agency's pages say on the date read, not a finding that the agency refuses the federal route. Ask the agency which route applies, and see the free help on this page.

Standard certificates for subject areas approved in your review of credentials.

Transcripts emailed or uploaded by the educator are not accepted.

The Justice Department says transcripts may not be demanded on the SCRA route. TEA’s checklist describes TEA’s own route and does not mention the SCRA route.

Please allow 7 to 10 business days for processing once all required documents are received.

This records what the agency's pages say on the date read, not a finding that the agency refuses the federal route. Ask the agency which route applies, and see the free help on this page.

Anyone who identifies as military-affiliated personnel will receive an expedited review of their application

A copy of a valid, in good standing, full out-of-state teacher, administrator, or educational staff associate certificate equivalent to Washington's regular, full certificate for the role.