Arizona Military Legislation & Policies

Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts9/19 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/17/2025SB 1075

03/03/2025SB 1075

05/14/2025

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

This bill enters the State of Arizona into the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Licensure Compact.

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Cosmetology Licensure Compact

02/09/2023HB 2049

04/18/2023

Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Arizona governor signed legislation enacting the Cosmetology Compact.

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Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

02/16/2026HB 2437

03/03/2026SB 1235

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

01/15/2024HB 2280

01/22/2024SB 1173

04/01/2024

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Governor approved Arizona joining the Counseling Compact.

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Nurse Licensure Compact

05/17/2016

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact in Arizona.

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Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

03/31/2022SB 1468

02/24/2022SB 1468

04/06/2022

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact in Arizona.

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Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

05/17/2016

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacts Physical Therapy Licensure Compact in Arizona.

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Physician Associates Compact

02/16/2026HB 2190

01/20/2026SB 1238

02/21/2026

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2190, which enacts the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact in Arizona.

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Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

05/17/2016

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Enacts Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact in Arizona.

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Social Work Licensure Compact

06/12/2024SB 1036

02/19/2024SB 1036

06/21/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

This bill enacts the Social Work Licensure Compact in Arizona.

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Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Athletic Trainer Compact

Esthetics Licensure Compact

Military Spouse Employment Preference0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment Preference - Private Sector

Employment Preference - Public Sector

01/22/2026HB 2707

Employment Preference - Procurement

Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws

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Solutions for Military Homeschoolers3/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Streamline Requirements

01/01/2000

Streamline Requirements Final Legislation

Arizona law (ARS 15-802) requires families who homeschool to submit an intent to homeschool to the state within 30 days of beginning instruction. State law (ARS 15-802.01) also requires districts to allow homeschool students equal access to interscholastic activities. Finally, ARS 15-763 (D) requires that school districts provide special education services to students who are homeschooled or enrolled in private school.

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Ensure Extracurricular Access

01/01/2000

Ensure Extracurricular Access Final Legislation

Arizona law (ARS 15-802) requires families who homeschool to submit an intent to homeschool to the state within 30 days of beginning instruction. State law (ARS 15-802.01) also requires districts to allow homeschool students equal access to interscholastic activities. Finally, ARS 15-763 (D) requires that school districts provide special education services to students who are homeschooled or enrolled in private school.

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Clarify JROTC Eligibility

05/13/1999

Clarify JROTC Eligibility Final Legislation

Under Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 15-802.01, Arizona school districts are required to provide homeschooled students equal access to interscholastic activities "in the same manner" as enrolled pupils. The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), pursuant to Bylaws, Article 15, sanctions JROTC as an interscholastic activity and districts use this statute to facilitate the federal requirement.

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State Exemption for Military-Certified Family Child Care Homes

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02/09/2026HB 4024

State Support of Military Families with Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

03/11/2026HB 2621

Reduce Burdens

Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements3/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Advance Enrollment

04/08/2024

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

Arizona's Advance Enrollment law explicitly states that school districts must accept remote, electronic applications for enrollment prior to a military family's arrival. Identified area for improvement: Arizona does not include information about this provision on its state education agency website.

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Military Student Identifier (MSI)

04/04/2023

Military Student Identifier (MSI) Final Legislation

The Arizona Department of Education requires districts to report on the enrollment and achievement of military-connected students and includes information and a training module on the Military Student Identifier.

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Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children

04/08/2024

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children Final Legislation

Arizona meets our criteria for policy implementation and information accessibility enhancements for both Purple Star Schools and the Education Compact. The Arizona Department of Education website features comprehensive information for military families and interactive trainings for school and district staff on both initiatives. The requirements for the Purple Star School Program are rigorous and include a recertification process.

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Purple Star Schools Program

04/08/2024

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

Arizona meets our criteria for policy implementation and information accessibility enhancements for both Purple Star Schools and the Education Compact. The Arizona Department of Education website features comprehensive information for military families and interactive trainings for school and district staff on both initiatives. The requirements for the Purple Star School Program are rigorous and include a recertification process.

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Open Enrollment Flexibility

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04/02/2024

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

This bill added the children of members of the armed forces on active duty or killed in action to the open enrollment preference categories for charter and local education agencies.

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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02/17/2022HB 2649

03/17/2022HB 2649

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

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Enhance Information-Sharing

01/20/2026HB 2599

Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence

Military Community Representation on State Defense Councils

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03/03/2026SB 1618

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