282—13.17 (272) Specific requirements for exchange licenses. An applicant seeking Iowa licensure who completes the teacher preparation program from a recognized non-Iowa institution shall verify the requirements of subrules 13.18(4) and 13.18(5) through traditional course-based preparation program and transcript review. A recognized non-Iowa teacher preparation institution is one that is state-approved and is accredited by the regional accrediting agency for the territory in which the institution is located. Applicants for nontraditional exchange licenses are not required to have received their preparation through regionally approved teacher education programs.
	   13.17(1) One-year teacher exchange license.
	      a.    	 For an applicant applying under 13.3(2), a one-year nonrenewable exchange license may be issued to the applicant under the following conditions:
	       (1)  	 The applicant has completed a state-approved, regionally accredited teacher education program; and
	       (2)  	 The applicant has the recommendation for the specific license and endorsement(s) from the designated recommending official at the recognized non-Iowa institution where the preparation was completed; and
	       (3)  	 The applicant holds and submits a copy of a valid or expired certificate or license, exclusive of a temporary, emergency or substitute license or certificate;
	      1. 	  Reserved.
	      2. 	  If the applicant submits verification that the applicant has applied for and will receive the applicant’s first teaching license and is waiting for the processing or printing of a valid and current out-of-state license, a regional exchange license may be issued and the lack of a valid and current out-of-state license will be listed as a deficiency; and
	       (4)  	 The applicant must provide verification of successfully passing the Iowa-mandated assessment(s) by meeting the minimum score set by the Iowa department of education if the teacher preparation program was completed on or after January 1, 2013. If the teacher preparation program was completed prior to January 1, 2013, the applicant must provide verification of successfully passing the mandated assessment(s) in the state in which the applicant is currently licensed or must provide verification of successfully passing the Iowa-mandated assessment(s) by meeting the minimum score set by the Iowa department of education; and
	       (5)  	 Each exchange license shall be limited to the area(s) and level(s) of instruction as determined by an analysis of the application, the transcripts and the license or certificate held in the state in which the basic preparation for licensure was completed or of the application and the credential evaluation report. The applicant must have completed at least 75 percent of the endorsement requirements through a two- or four-year institution in order for the endorsement to be included on the exchange license; and
	       (6)  	 The applicant is not subject to any pending disciplinary proceedings in any state or country; and
	       (7)  	 The applicant complies with all requirements with regard to application processes and payment of licensure fees.
	      b.    	 After the term of the exchange license has expired, the applicant may apply to be fully licensed if the applicant has completed all requirements and is eligible for full licensure.
	   13.17(2) Two-year nontraditional exchange license. For an applicant applying under 13.3(3) and 13.3(4), a two-year nontraditional teacher exchange license may be issued to the applicant from state-approved preparation programs, under the following conditions:
	      a.    	 The applicant has met the requirements of 13.3(4)“a” and “b.”
	      b.    	 The applicant has met the requirements of 13.17(1)“a”(3) through (7).
	      c.    	 To convert the two-year nontraditional exchange license, the applicant must meet all deficiencies as well as meet the Iowa teaching standards as determined by a comprehensive evaluation by a licensed evaluator, and the applicant shall have two years of successful teaching experience in Iowa. The evaluator may recommend extending the license for a third year to meet Iowa teaching standards.
	      d.    	 The license may be extended to meet the requirements for two years of successful teaching in Iowa with proof of employment.
	   13.17(3) International teacher exchange license.
	      a.    	 A nonrenewable international exchange license may be issued to an applicant under the following conditions:
	       (1)  	 The applicant has completed a teacher education program in another country; and
	       (2)  	 The applicant is not subject to any pending disciplinary proceedings in any state or country; and
	       (3)  	 The applicant complies with all requirements with regard to application processes and payment of licensure fees; and
	       (4)  	 The applicant is a participant in a teacher exchange program administered through the Iowa department of education, the U.S. Department of Education, or the U.S. Department of State.
	      b.    	 Each exchange license shall be limited to the area(s) and level(s) of instruction as determined by an analysis of the application and the credential evaluation report.
	      c.    	 This license shall not exceed three years.
	      d.    	 After the term of the exchange license has expired, the applicant may apply to be fully licensed if the applicant has completed all requirements and is eligible for full licensure.
	   13.17(4) Military exchange license.
	      a.    	  Spouses of active duty military applying under 13.3(2). A three-year nonrenewable military exchange license may be issued to the applicant under the following conditions:
	       (1)  	 The applicant has completed a traditional teacher preparation program at a regionally accredited and state-approved two- or four-year college.
	       (2)  	 The applicant is the holder of a valid and current or an expired teaching license from another state.
	       (3)  	 The applicant provides verification of the applicant’s connection to or the applicant’s spouse’s connection to the military by providing a copy of current military orders with either a marriage license or a copy of a military ID card for the applicant’s spouse.
	       (4)  	 This license may be converted to a one-year regional exchange license upon application and payment of fees.
	      b.    	  Recent veterans (retired or discharged within the past five years as of the date of application) or their spouses applying under 13.3(2). A five-year teaching license or a one-year exchange license may be issued to an applicant who meets the requirements of 13.17(4)“a”(1) and (2). A veteran must provide a copy of the veteran’s DD 214. A spouse must provide a copy of the veteran spouse’s DD 214 and the couple’s marriage license.
	      c.    	  Spouses of active duty military, recent veterans or recent veterans’ spouses applying under 13.3(3). If the applicant has completed a nontraditional teacher preparation program but is not eligible for a teaching license, the applicant will be issued a substitute license, and the initial review for the portfolio review process will be completed by board staff. An applicant must provide verification of connection to the military outlined in 13.17(4)“a”(3) or 13.17(4)“b.”
	      d.    	  Fees. Fees for the background check, evaluation and license issued pursuant to 13.17(4) will be limited to the fee outlined in rule 282—12.1(272), paragraph “2.”
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