Continuing Education Reciprocity by State and Territory - Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors - Executive Summary and State Categories

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Continuing Education (CE) reciprocity policies are assessed across all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and four territories for professional engineers and land surveyors. The report categorizes jurisdictions into four policy approaches: home-state-only CE, acceptance of out-of-state CE that meets receiving standards, mandatory in-state CE compliance regardless of home-state eligibility, and states with no CE requirement. It highlights national trends supporting consistent decision-making, improved license mobility, and ongoing alignment of Mississippi’s practices with regional standards while ensuring continued professional competency.

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Executive Summary

CE Reciprocity Category Framework

State and Territory CE Reciprocity Categories

Category Definitions

Jurisdiction Notes and Evidence

Continuing Education Reciprocity by State and Territory Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors Prepared by: Olivia Branum Date: July 27, 2025 Executive Summary This section provides a comprehensive overview of how each U.S. state and territory manages Continuing Education (CE) requirements for professional engineers and land surveyors, with a focus on reciprocity and compliance for out-of-state licensees. The findings are categorized into four distinct policy approaches: states that (1) adhere exclusively to a home state rule,(2) accept CE from other jurisdictions if it meets their standards,(3) require licensees to meet in-state CE requirements regardless of home state compliance, and (4) have no CE requirement. The goal of this analysis is to support consistent and informed decision-making by identifying national trends in CE policy and highlighting states with flexibility toward license mobility. This information may guide Mississippi’s ongoing efforts to align its practices with regional standards, reduce barriers for multi-state licensees, and ensure continued professional competency. The CE policies for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the four U.S. territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands) have been evaluated. For each jurisdiction, the report presents the CE reciprocity category, a concise policy description, and additional notes where clarification or procedural exceptions apply. Category Definitions 1. Exclusively Home State Rule: Licensees only need to comply with CE requirements of their home state. 2. Accepts Out-of-State CE: CE completed in another state is accepted if it meets the receiving state’s requirements. 3. Must Meet In-State CE: Licensees must comply with the state’s specific CE rules regardless of out-of-state compliance. 4. No CE Requirements: The state or territory does not require CE for licensure renewal. State and Territory CE Reciprocity Categories Alabama (AL) Category: Must Meet In-State CE Policy Description: Requires 30 PDH annually; no credit for out-of-state CE. Evidence: [https://bels.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-LawandCode.pdf](https://bels.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-LawandCode.pdf)[ ](https://bels.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-LawandCode.pdf)and MBA message board response by Rick Huett Alaska (AK) Category: Accepts Out-of-State CE Policy Description: Accepts CE from other states if they meet/exceed Alaska's 24 PDH biennial standard. Evidence: [https://www.pdhnow.com/licensing/alaska?utm_source=chatgpt.com](https://www.pdhnow.com/licensing/alaska?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Arizona (AZ) Category: Accepts Out-of-State CE Policy Description: No CE requirement; functionally recognizes CE from other states. Evidence: [https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education](https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education) requirements/\#:~:text=Arizona%20does%20not%20have%20a%20continuing%20educat ion%20requirement,not%20have%20a%20continuing%20education%20requirement%20 for%20PEs and MBA message board response by Judith Stapley Arkansas (AR) Category: Must Meet In-State CE Policy Description: Must comply with Arkansas CE rules; no reciprocity. Evidence:[https://codeofarrules.arkansas.gov/Rules/Rule?levelType=section&titleID=17](https://codeofarrules.arkansas.gov/Rules/Rule?levelType=section&titleID=17) [&chapterID=245&subChapterID=302&partID=1151&subPartID=9199§ionID=61](&chapterID=245&subChapterID=302&partID=1151&subPartID=9199§ionID=61) 626 and MBA message board response by Heather Richardson California (CA) Category: No CE Required Policy Description: CE is not required for license renewal. Evidence: [https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education](https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education) requirements/\#:~:text=Arizona%20does%20not%20have%20a%20continuing%20educat

FAQs

What are the four CE reciprocity policy approaches identified in the report?

The report groups jurisdictions into: (1) exclusively home state CE, (2) acceptance of out-of-state CE if it meets receiving standards, (3) required in-state CE regardless of home-state compliance, and (4) no CE requirements for renewal.

Which jurisdictions are evaluated for CE reciprocity?

All 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands) are evaluated.

How does the report help Mississippi support license mobility?

It identifies national CE policy trends and pinpoints states with flexibility toward multi-state licensees, supporting decision-making to align Mississippi’s practices with regional standards and reduce barriers while maintaining competency.

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