SF0072

Establishes the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, allowing teachers licensed in one member state to teach in other member states through a streamlined reciprocal licensure process.

• Creates the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact as a new chapter of Wyoming law, establishing a framework for teachers holding unencumbered licenses to move across member states and obtain equivalent teaching licenses without re-completing full licensure requirements. (W.S. 21-26-101, W.S. 21-26-102 Article I)
• Defines key terms for compact implementation, including 'eligible license' (requires bachelor's degree and state-approved teacher licensure program), 'unencumbered license' (current valid authorization without restrictions), 'eligible military spouse', and 'receiving state' (state where teacher applies for licensure). (W.S. 21-26-102 Article II)
• Requires receiving states to grant equivalent unencumbered licenses to teachers holding unencumbered eligible licenses from other member states, and allows receiving states to grant equivalent licenses to active military members and eligible military spouses even if their license is encumbered, except where no equivalent license exists. (W.S. 21-26-102 Article III)
• Permits receiving states to impose state-specific requirements upon license renewal, require additional information for compensation determination, and maintain control over their own teacher information, while preserving existing interstate agreements and cooperative arrangements. (W.S. 21-26-102 Article IV)
• Establishes the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission as a joint interstate governmental agency composed of one delegate (commissioner) per member state, with powers to promulgate rules, establish bylaws, manage finances, hire personnel, and conduct business consistent with compact purposes. (W.S. 21-26-102 Article VII)
• Creates an eight-member executive committee (commission chair, vice chair, treasurer, and five elected members representing geographic regions and one at-large seat) to act on behalf of the commission, recommend rule and bylaw changes, prepare budgets, and monitor member state compliance. (W.S. 21-26-102 Article VII.D)
• Authorizes the commission to promulgate rules with the force of law in member states, allows states to reject rules by majority legislative vote within four years of adoption, and permits emergency rules with 48 hours' notice when necessary to meet imminent threats or federal deadlines.