Connecticut Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Licensing Compacts (Physical Therapy Licensure Compact): Connecticut Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

8,631 active-duty service members
2,853 active-duty spouses
4,503 active-duty children
9,966 National Guard and reserve members
3,817 National Guard and reserve spouses
5,865 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Melissa Willette

New England Regional Liaison

New England Region

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

EMAIL

Ms. Willette became New England region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DLSO, she served as director of the Maine Veterans' Cemetery System, director of communications for the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, and senior legislative aide in the Maine State Legislature. Ms. Willette currently serves in the Air National Guard.

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.

No Action
Bill introduced
Priority advanced
Policy Passed
VIEW ALL

Medicaid Waivers

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

06/06/2017SB-917

06/05/2017SB-917

06/16/2017

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

Public Act 127 of 2017, Section 14 permits active duty members of the armed forces to register certain family members for Medicaid home and community-based programs if such members are registered to vote, pay real property taxes or are licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the state.

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

Purple Star Schools Program

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

06/05/2021HB6483

05/18/2021HB6483

06/16/2021

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

Public Act No. 21-86 allows members of the Armed Forces to establish residency in Connecticut for the purposes of public school enrollment using military orders or other suitable documents. The Act further provides for the creation of a statewide Purple Star School Program, where the State Department of Education shall designate any school that meets the program criteria.

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

Military Spouse Teacher Certification2/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

Expediting Applications

Temporary Licensing

05/09/2018SB-232

05/07/2018SB-232

05/25/2018

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

The State Board of Education shall issue a military spouse teacher permit to any person who (1) is the spouse of any member of the armed forces, which member has received military orders directing such member to the state, and (2) has taught under an appropriate certificate issued by another state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for two or more years. Each military spouse teacher permit shall be valid for three years.

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

Improving Endorsements

05/09/2018SB-232

05/07/2018SB-232

05/25/2018

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

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

Service Member Licensure and Credit

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

04/28/2014HB-5299

05/07/2014SB-212

06/06/2014

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

***

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

Advance Enrollment

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

06/05/2021HB6483

05/18/2021HB6483

06/16/2021

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

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

In-State Tuition Continuity

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

05/14/2019HB7248

06/05/2019HB7248

07/12/2019

In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation

The spouse or unemancipated child, while in residence after the acceptance for matriculation at a constituent unit of the state system of higher education, shall not lose classification as an in-state student if the member of the armed forces is thereafter transferred on military orders.

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

Virtual School Enrollment

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

Pro Bono Representation

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

Ask the Question Campaign

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

06/02/2016

Ask the Question Campaign Final Legislation

CT Statute: Sec 27-102L (c)(2) requires VA to interviews at hospitals and nursing homes to identify veterans. They have training session with other social services agencies to educate them on the military lifestyle. All social services agencies use the American Academy of Nursing pamphlet asking Have you ever served during intake. They then link them to a Veteran Service Organization or State Veterans Affairs office.

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

Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Regional Liaison

Other Content

Map Legend

Emeritus Priorities

Sign up for an eNewsletter

Download Our App