Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 23 - LICENSURE REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Part III - Licensure › Section 8VAC20-23-100 - Conditions for licensure for out-of-state candidates by reciprocity

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. An individual
				  coming into Virginia from any state may qualify for a Virginia teaching license
				  with comparable endorsement areas if the individual (i) has completed a
				  state-approved teacher preparation program through a regionally accredited
				  four-year college or university or (ii) holds a valid out-of-state teaching
				  license (full credential without deficiencies) that shall be in force at the
				  time the application for a Virginia license is made. An individual shall meet
				  licensure requirements set forth in the Code of Virginia. An individual seeking
				  licensure shall establish a file in the Virginia Department of Education by
				  submitting a complete application packet that includes official student
				  transcripts. Unless exempted by the criteria in this chapter, professional
				  teacher's assessment requirements prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education
				  shall be satisfied.
B. An
				  individual coming into Virginia will qualify for a Virginia teaching license
				  with comparable endorsement areas if the individual holds an active national
				  certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
				  (NBPTS) or a nationally recognized certification program approved by the
				  Virginia Board of Education.
C.
				  Licensure by reciprocity is provided for any spouse of an active duty or
				  reserve member of the Armed Forces of the United States or a member of the
				  Virginia National Guard who has obtained a valid out-of-state license, with
				  full credentials and without deficiencies, that is in force at the time the
				  application for a Virginia license is received by the Virginia Department of
				  Education. Each such individual shall establish a file in the Virginia
				  Department of Education by submitting a complete application packet, which
				  shall include official student transcripts and an official copy of the military
				  permanent assignment orders of the individual's spouse. No service requirements
				  or licensing assessments shall be required for any such individual. The
				  Virginia Department of Education shall determine and communicate such
				  individual's eligibility for licensure by reciprocity within 15 business days
				  of receipt of the complete application packet.
D. Licensure by reciprocity is provided for
				  individuals who have obtained a valid out-of-state license, with full
				  credentials and without deficiencies, that is in force at the time the
				  application for a Virginia license is received by the Virginia Department of
				  Education. Each such individual shall establish a file in the Virginia
				  Department of Education by submitting a complete application packet, which
				  shall include official student transcripts. No service requirements or
				  licensing assessments shall be required for any such individual.
E. For licensure by reciprocity, applicants
				  may submit third-party employment verification forms.
F. For licensure by reciprocity, the board
				  shall grant special consideration to individuals who have successfully
				  completed a program offered by a provider that is accredited by the Council for
				  the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-298 of
						the Code of Virginia.