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Military Access to Quality Family Child Care

In many cases, Defense Department-certified military family child care providers...

Military Access to Quality Family Child Care

In many cases, Defense Department-certified military family child care providers must also be licensed or registered by...
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According to a recent report, the Defense Department was in need of 1,433 family child care providers to meet the demands...

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Governor Signed Final Legislation in HI
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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities

Many military spouse professionals must relicense each time they transfer with...

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities

Many military spouse professionals must relicense each time they transfer with their active-duty spouse. As states implement...
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On Jan. 5, 2023, President Joe Biden signed into law the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 (H.R. 7939)....

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Governor Signed Final Legislation in OH

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Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

Federal law requires the Defense Department to request state reports regarding...

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

Federal law requires the Defense Department to request state reports regarding instances of child abuse and neglect involving...
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As 70% of military families live off a military installation and in your communities, statutory authority would support...

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Floor Vote in MA
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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

On military installations subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction, investigation...

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

On military installations subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction, investigation and adjudication of juvenile offenses...
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Between one-half and three-fourths of active/reserve installations may require legislation to change statutory jurisdiction,...

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Floor Vote in DE
State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs

Highly mobile children, including military children, are more likely to experience...

State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs

Highly mobile children, including military children, are more likely to experience recurring educational disruptions and...
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According to a 2021 study of military parents raising children with special education needs, 31% indicated that their children...

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Governor Signed Final Legislation in LA
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Open Enrollment Flexibility

Military families are at a disadvantage when it comes to school enrollment...

Open Enrollment Flexibility

Military families are at a disadvantage when it comes to school enrollment options due to military-directed assignments....
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Most states have one or more policies providing for varying degrees of open enrollment, but they can differ greatly across...

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Floor Vote in DE
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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

Recent force structure changes require updates to ensure that states’ definitions...

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

Recent force structure changes require updates to ensure that states’ definitions of military service align with federal...
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The United States Space Force was established as an independent branch of the uniformed services on Dec. 20, 2019.

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Floor Vote in MA
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Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status

To supplement employment protections under the Uniformed Services Employment...

Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status

To supplement employment protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, states can add...
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According to the 2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey, 64% of military spouses were in the civilian labor force, meaning they...

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Governor Signed Final Legislation in CO
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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence

While the Defense Department has led the implementation of enterprise-wide...

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence

While the Defense Department has led the implementation of enterprise-wide guidance on prevention, states can address harmful...
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Five states have implemented state-level policies that will improve the coordinated community response for victims of sexual...

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Governor Signed Final Legislation in MI
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Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils

By including members of the military community, states can ensure that unique...

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils

By including members of the military community, states can ensure that unique operational requirements and military family...
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Military spouses have unemployment rates nearly seven times the national average. But including a military spouse liaison...

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Policy Implemented in MS
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