It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that candidates check with their state department of education and anticipated school site prior to participating in any internship or student teaching to determine any additional requirements that may be in place by that state. Failure to do so could result in needing to repeat that internship or student teaching.
Disclosure for Out of State Teacher Licensure
The United States Department of Education (Federal regulation Sec 668.43 A-C) requires universities to determine which states meet educational requirements to apply for teaching certification or licensure in that state. Upon obtaining a Kansas teaching license, FHSU’s programs for initial teaching licensure MEET the educational requirements for licensure in all other states except for:
Alaska
Georgia
Indiana
New York
Wyoming
These states have a designation of “Does Not Meet” and have additional requirements that must be met first. Common causes for a state not meeting requirements are:
- The state certification agency requires a transcript review prior to application for certification.
- The state does not have an equivalent for an endorsement completed in Kansas.
- The state requires you to take an additional course or exam specific to that state’s history or laws.
If you live in or plan to live in one of the “Does Not Meet” states, you may still enroll in your selected FHSU program per Federal regulation, by agreeing to an Attestation statement completed at time of application to the university.
For licensure questions, contact Kerry Schuckman, FHSU Licensure Officer, at kschuckm@fhsu.edu, 785-628-4542.