Arizona Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Driver's License): Arizona Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

20,010 active-duty service members
7,950 active-duty spouses
14,322 active-duty children
24,613 National Guard and reserve members
10,613 National Guard and reserve spouses
17,052 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Kelli May Douglas

Pacific Southwest Regional Liaison

Pacific Southwest Region

AZ, CA, HI, NM, NV, UT

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Ms. Douglas became Southwest region liaison in 2018. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as regional school liaison for Marine Corps Installations West. Ms. Douglas also served as an elementary school teacher in several states and in Department of Defense Education Activity schools, advocating for special needs education.

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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Medicaid Waivers

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01/01/1982

Allow Service Members to Retain Their Earned Priority for Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Final Legislation

The Arizona Department of Economic Security/Division of Developmental Disabilities provides needed home-based supports for persons with disabilities through its Medicaid program, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). There is no waiting list to receive services.

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

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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10/26/2021

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

On October 26, 2021, the Defense-State Liaison Office confirmed with the state that the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) outreaches to the relevant military base to report allegations of abuse or neglect involving military Service members. DCS also maintains MOUs with the military bases in Arizona, which cover specific protocols regarding the handling of allegations of child abuse or neglect on and off the military installation.

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

Military Spouse Teacher Certification2/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Expediting Applications

Temporary Licensing

05/02/2017

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

15-533. Sec 3. D. The state board of education may grant a provisional or standard teaching certificate for at least three years to a teacher who has not met the requirements of this section at the time of application.

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

Improving Endorsements

05/16/2018

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

An applicant who possesses a valid certification from another state and a fingerprint clearance card and who is in good standing with that other state shall be issued a comparable standard certificate or a comparable certificate as applicable, without any other state requirements.

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

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02/13/2015HB-2094

03/31/2015HB-2094

04/06/2015

Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation

HB 2094 allows private employers in Arizona to adopt a voluntary veterans' preference.

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

Purple Star Schools Program

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01/31/2024HB 2246

01/29/2024SB 1405

04/08/2024

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

The Purple Star School program is established within the Arizona Department of Education to identify schools in this state that provide transition support to military students and their families. The department may adopt policies and procedures to implement this section.

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

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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02/10/2017HB-2271

02/18/2016SB-1267

05/10/2017

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

The Arizona board of regents shall develop policies to require the universities under the jurisdiction of the board to award academic credit that a current or former member of the United States military may use toward the pursuit of a baccalaureate degree.

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

Advance Enrollment

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03/24/2017

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

A pupil complies with the residency requirements for school attendance in a local education agency if the parent of the pupil is transferred to or is pending transfer to a military installation within this state while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order.

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

In-State Tuition Continuity

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04/06/2015

In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation

A spouse or a dependent child does not lose in-state student classification under this subsection if the spouse or dependent child qualifies for in-state tuition classification at the time the spouse or dependent child is accepted for admission to a community college

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

Virtual School Enrollment

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ENACTED

Pro Bono Representation

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ENACTED

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Ask the Question Campaign

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03/08/2023HB 2670

04/04/2023HB 2670

08/01/2023

Ask the Question Campaign Final Legislation

Requires the Department of Veteran Services to assist veterans and their families and dependents in presenting, providing and establishing claims, privileges, rights and benefits they may have under federal, state or local law, and to inform veterans and their families and dependents and military and civilian authorities about federal, state and local laws enacted to benefit veterans and their families and dependents and members of the armed forces. Amendment removed requirement for agencies to ask the question, "Have you or a family member ever served in the U.S. military?".

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

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Arizona allows online renewal of Driver's Licenses for all eligible applicants. An in-person visit is required for an updated photo and eye exam every twelve years.

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

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Arizona allows mail-in and online renewal of vehicle registrations for all applicants.

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

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