The bill establishes the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact" in New Mexico, designed to facilitate the movement of teachers across member states by creating a streamlined pathway to licensure. It aims to support eligible military spouses, enhance the exchange of licensure information, and empower education officials to hire qualified out-of-state teachers by removing employment barriers. The compact emphasizes state sovereignty in regulating the teaching profession while allowing for easier transitions for teachers moving between states.

Additionally, the bill creates an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission to oversee the compact's administration, including establishing rules, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance among member states. Each member state will appoint a commissioner to represent them, and the commission will have the authority to implement uniform rules with the force of law. A notable insertion in the bill designates the secretary of public education or their designee as New Mexico's commissioner for the compact, streamlining the state's participation. The bill also ensures that the compact's provisions do not conflict with existing state laws, thereby preserving state regulations while promoting cooperation in teacher mobility.