Teacher qualifications and requirements for licensure under the compact.
RCW 28A.420.040
in effect(1) Except as provided for active military members or eligible military spouses in RCW 28A.420.020 (4), a teacher may only be eligible to receive a license under this compact where that teacher holds an unencumbered license in a member state. (2) A teacher eligible to receive a license under this compact shall, unless otherwise provided for herein: (a) Upon their application to receive a license under this compact, undergo a criminal background check in the receiving state in accordance with the laws and regulations of the receiving state; (b) Comply with any applicable conditions of employment in the receiving state; and (c) Provide the receiving state with information in addition to the information required for licensure for the purposes of determining compensation, if applicable.
(1) Except as provided for active military members or eligible military spouses in RCW 28A.420.020 (4), a teacher may only be eligible to receive a license under this compact where that teacher holds an unencumbered license in a member state.
(2) A teacher eligible to receive a license under this compact shall, unless otherwise provided for herein:
(a) Upon their application to receive a license under this compact, undergo a criminal background check in the receiving state in accordance with the laws and regulations of the receiving state;
(b) Comply with any applicable conditions of employment in the receiving state; and
(c) Provide the receiving state with information in addition to the information required for licensure for the purposes of determining compensation, if applicable.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28A.420&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026