282—14.103 (272) Applicants from recognized non-Iowa institutions. An applicant for initial licensure who completes the teacher, administrator, or school service personnel preparation program from a recognized non-Iowa institution must verify the requirements of either 14.103(1) or 14.103(2).
	 14.103(1) Provided all requirements for Iowa licensure have been met, the applicant shall:
	  a.   	 Have the recommendation for the specific license and endorsement(s) from the designated recommending official at the recognized institution where the preparation was completed; and
	  b.   	 Submit a copy of a valid regular teaching certificate or license exclusive of a temporary, emergency or substitute license or certificate; and
	  c.   	 Provide verification of successfully passing mandated tests in the state in which the applicant is currently licensed if the applicant has completed fewer than three years of teaching experience.
	 14.103(2) An applicant who holds a valid license from another state and whose preparation was completed through a state-approved alternative teacher preparation program must verify the following:
	  a.   	 The applicant shall have the recommendation for the specific license and endorsement(s) from the designated recommending official at the recognized institution where the alternative teacher preparation was completed or shall have the recommendation for the specific license and endorsement(s) from the state licensing agency/department in the state where the alternative teacher preparation program was completed, provided all requirements for Iowa licensure have been met; and
	  b.   	 The applicant must submit a copy of a valid regular teaching certificate or license exclusive of a temporary, emergency or substitute license or certificate from the state where the alternative teacher preparation program was completed; and
	  c.   	 If the applicant has completed fewer than three years of teaching experience, the applicant must provide verification from the state licensing agency/department in the state where the alternative preparation program was completed indicating that the applicant has successfully passed that state’s mandated tests.
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.