# RCW 28A.420.040: RCW 28A.420.040: Teacher qualifications and requirements for licensure under the compact

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 28A.420.040
- **Heading:** RCW 28A.420.040: Teacher qualifications and requirements for licensure under the compact
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 420 / Section 040

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 28A.420.005 RCW 28A.420.005: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S005.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.010 RCW 28A.420.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S010.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.020 RCW 28A.420.020: Licensure under the compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S020.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.030 RCW 28A.420.030: Licensure not under the compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S030.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.040 RCW 28A.420.040: Teacher qualifications and requirements for licensure under the compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S040.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.050 RCW 28A.420.050: Discipline—Adverse actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S050.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.060 RCW 28A.420.060: Establishment of commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S060.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.070 RCW 28A.420.070: Rule making.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S070.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.080 RCW 28A.420.080: Facilitating information exchange.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S080.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.090 RCW 28A.420.090: Oversight—Dispute resolution—Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S090.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.100 RCW 28A.420.100: Effectuation—Withdrawal—Amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S100.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.110 RCW 28A.420.110: Construction—Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S110.md)
- [RCW 28A.420.120 RCW 28A.420.120: Consistent effect and conflict with other state laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T28A_C420_S120.md)

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