Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
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R · H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to help fill hard-to-teach positions by removing barriers for out-of-state teachers, particularly benefiting military spouses and addressing shortages in special education, foreign language, and math.
R · H21
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it facilitates easier certification for military spouses who move to the state, eliminating problematic delays in their ability to teach.
R · H51
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because the state board that certifies teachers already has the authority to change rules and allow more out-of-state teachers without needing this legislation.
R · H07
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to prevent neighboring states from taking away teachers trained in Wyoming by ensuring equal access for their own educators across state lines.
R · H57
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows military spouses with existing certifications to begin teaching immediately upon moving to Wyoming, bypassing extensive certification delays.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker reiterates opposition based on concerns that compacts historically lead to state laws being changed for compliance, effectively surrendering sovereignty and requiring unknown funding.
R · S15
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the bill addresses staffing shortages for specialty schools and CTE programs, helps military spouses relocate, streamlines teacher licensure across states, removes hiring barriers while maintaining state sovereignty, and incurs no administrative costs to the state.
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