New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter II - Regulations of the Commissioner
Subchapter C - Teacher
Part 80 - Requirements for Teachers' Certificates and Teaching Practice
Subpart 80-1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES
Section 80-1.10 - Out-of-state credentials

In instances in which a degree is required for certification, the commissioner shall accept a credential earned outside New York State in lieu of the degree, provided that the commissioner has determined that such credential earned outside New York State represents completion of equivalent study to that required for the degree.