Each year brings variations in the certification requirements of many states, and it is the purpose of this publication to bring these changes to the attention of teachers, administrators, librarians, counselors, and other school personnel. An alphabetical listing of the states provides information on certification requirements for all school personnel. The listings for some states include the number of semester hours of required courses needed for certification. Information is given on reciprocity of certification and provisional certificates. The listings are preceeded by brief summaries of recommendations of the regional and national associations representing the Middle States Association, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools. A statement of the function of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges is included. Sources of information regarding teacher applications in the United States Possessions and Territories are also included. (JD)