I don't think teachers have the same requirement. At least not where I am. I'm in NY, near the NJ border. I know of plenty of NYC teachers who live in NJ. I know teachers who live near me who work in NJ. I do know what you are saying though. My sister in law sees a specialist in NY but lives in NJ. SIL needs to drive to NY and do the telehealth call from MIL's house because they don't practice in NJ.