Licensure Compact

A licensure compact is an agreement between multiple states that allows professionals, such as nurses or teachers, to practice across state lines without needing a separate license for each state. This helps to streamline the process for professionals who move or work in different states, making it easier to provide services where they are needed. By participating in a compact, states maintain their own licensing standards while recognizing and accepting each other's licenses, promoting workforce flexibility and improving access to care or education for communities.