Certificates for applicants credentialed in another state.

An applicant holding a credential in another state may be certified by endorsement to practice in this state without the competency evaluation if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 2010 c 169 s 9; 1991 c 16 s 13.]Notes:Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010. An applicant holding a credential in another state may be certified by endorsement to practice in this state without the competency evaluation if the board determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 2025 c 5 s 14; 2010 c 169 s 9; 1991 c 16 s 13.]Notes:Effective dates—2025 c 5: See note following RCW 18.79.070.Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.