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Iowa Code Title VII. Education and Cultural Affairs [Chs. 256-305B] § 272.8. License to applicants from other states or countries

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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1. a. The board may issue a license to an applicant from another state or country if the applicant files evidence of the possession of the required or equivalent requirements with the board, including any of the following:

(1) A full license from another state or country, which shall not include a temporary license or an emergency license.

(2) Verification from an institution located in another state that the applicant has completed all program and licensure requirements with the exception of any assessments required by the state.

(3) Transcripts indicating the applicant completed an educator preparation program located in another country.

b. If the applicant is the spouse of a military person who is on duty or in active state duty as defined in section 29A.1, subsections 10 and 12, the board shall assign a consultant to be the single point of contact for the applicant regarding nontraditional licensure.

2. The executive director of the board may, subject to board approval, enter into reciprocity agreements with another state or country for the licensing of practitioners on an equitable basis of mutual exchange, when the action is in conformity with law.

3. Practitioner preparation and professional development programs offered in this state by out-of-state institutions must be approved by the board in order to fulfill requirements for licensure or renewal of a license by an applicant.

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