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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities (Social Work Licensure Compact): Colorado Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
39,647 active-duty service members
16,436 active-duty spouses
28,979 active-duty children
24,194 National Guard and reserve members
10,946 National Guard and reserve spouses
16,234 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.
Regional Liaison
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Michelle Richart
Midwest Regional Liaison
Midwest Region
CO, IA, KS, ND, NE, SD
Ms. Richart became Midwest region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DSLO, she practiced law in the defense, corporate and nonprofit sectors and volunteered in a variety of military family advocacy and policy positions. Ms. Richart is a military spouse and graduate of the Nebraska College of Law.
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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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Emeritus Priorities
Medicaid Waivers
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Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
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SENATE
ENACTED
04/12/2017
SB-28
04/10/2017
SB-28
06/05/2017
Final Legislation
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation
Bill promotes sharing of information related to investigations of child abuse or neglect between departments of human services and military installations.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Veteran Hiring Protection
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SENATE
ENACTED
05/19/2021
HB 1065
05/20/2021
HB 1065
06/23/2021
Final Legislation
Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation
Allows private employers the authority to establish a hiring preference for military.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Military Spouse Teacher Certification
1/3 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Expediting Applications
Temporary Licensing
01/31/2018
HB-1095
03/14/2018
HB-1095
03/22/2018
Final Legislation
Temporary Licensing Final Legislation
Bill allows Mil. Spouses holding teachers certificates to work up to three years on their existing license.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Improving Endorsements
Purple Star Schools Program
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SENATE
ENACTED
02/20/2024
HB1076
05/03/2024
HB1076
05/18/2024
Final Legislation
Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation
Purple Star School Program
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Advance Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/22/2021
HB 1217
04/07/2021
1217
05/28/2021
Final Legislation
Advance Enrollment Final Legislation
Inbound military members who receive orders will accept the school; liaison's address for the military installation for residency purposes.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Service Member Licensure and Credit
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SENATE
ENACTED
02/14/2012
HB-1072
04/26/2017
HB-1004
06/01/2017
Final Legislation
Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation
Service Member Licensing and Credit.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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In-State Tuition Continuity
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SENATE
ENACTED
03/17/2020
HB1275
03/27/2020
Final Legislation
In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation
Bill allows in state tuition rates for students of military dependents regardless of residency. NOTE: For Community College participants only!
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Virtual School Enrollment
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Pro Bono Representation
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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence
1/3 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Recognize MPOs
Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities
Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds
08/01/2023
Final Legislation
Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds Final Legislation
SUPREME COURT OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE VIRTUAL PROCEEDINGS POLICY
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view the full legislative or policy details
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