Alaska Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Military Spouse Teacher Certification (Temporary): Alaska Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

21,616 active-duty service members
7,838 active-duty spouses
13,568 active-duty children
7,252 National Guard and reserve members
3,281 National Guard and reserve spouses
5,573 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Tammie Perreault

Northwest Regional Liaison

Northwest Region

AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

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Ms. Perreault became Northwest region liaison in 2018. Prior to joining the DSLO, she worked in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors in public policy development and advocacy. Ms. Perreault is a U.S. Army combat veteran.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Access to Quality Family Child Care1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize Military Family Child Care Certification

01/01/2021

Recognize Military Family Child Care Certification Final Legislation

Alaska Administrative Code allows for the exemption of military family child care providers, "a facility located on a United States Department of Defense or United States Coast Guard installation that is located on federal property, or a facility certified as a family child care provider by a branch of the United States Department of Defense or by the United States Coast Guard."

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Support Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities0/14 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

Nurse Licensure Compact

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Social Work Licensure Compact

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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04/04/2022HB 297

05/16/2022HB 297

07/08/2022

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Requires the Department of Family and Community Services to coordinate with the appropriate military authority regarding a report of harm to a military child.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Supporting Victims

Defining Coercive Control

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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