Colorado SB126 streamlines the licensure process for experienced out-of-state teachers.

Colorado SB126 modifies the requirements for issuing teacher licenses to experienced out-of-state teachers. The bill mandates that the state board of education enter into interstate reciprocal agreements with states participating in the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact." Under these agreements, the department of education must issue an initial teacher license within 30 days to applicants who hold a current teacher license from another state, have completed a bachelor's degree or higher, a state-approved teacher preparation program or alternative certification program, passed content area.

Colorado SB126 streamlines the licensure process for experienced out-of-state teachers.

Colorado SB126 modifies the requirements for issuing teacher licenses to experienced out-of-state teachers. The bill mandates that the state board of education enter into interstate reciprocal agreements with states participating in the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact." Under these agreements, the department of education must issue an initial teacher license within 30 days to applicants who hold a current teacher license from another state, have completed a bachelor's degree or higher, a state-approved teacher preparation program or alternative certification program, passed content area.