<P> Here is a map displaying which of the 50 states use Praxis II: http://i.imgur.com/A8plRDX.png </P> <P> Examples of states that require teaching candidates to pass their state - specific tests, in lieu of the Praxis: </P> <Ul> <Li> Alabama (AECTP) </Li> <Li> Arizona (AEPA) </Li> <Li> California (CBEST and California Subject Examinations for Teachers, also known as CSET) </Li> <Li> Colorado (PLACE) </Li> <Li> Florida (FTCE) </Li> <Li> Georgia (GACE) </Li> <Li> Illinois (ILTS) </Li> <Li> Massachusetts (MTEL) </Li> <Li> Michigan (MTTC) </Li> <Li> Minnesota (MTLE) </Li> <Li> Missouri (CBASE) </Li> <Li> New Mexico (NMTA) </Li> <Li> New York (NYSTCE) </Li> <Li> Ohio (OAE) </Li> <Li> Oklahoma (OGET, OPTE, Subject area) </Li> <Li> Oregon (ORELA) </Li> <Li> Pennsylvania (PAPA, PECT) </Li> <Li> Texas (TExES) </Li> <Li> Virginia (RVE) </Li> <Li> Washington (WEST - B / WEST - E / NES) </Li> <Li> Wisconsin (NES) </Li> </Ul> <Li> Alabama (AECTP) </Li>

What are the states that do not require the praxis test
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