Delaware Military Legislation & Policies

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities10/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

06/09/2021HB141

05/14/2021HB141

08/04/2021

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact Final Legislation

Under the APRN Compact, Delaware nurse practitioners (APRNs) will be able to provide care to patients across state lines without having to obtain additional licenses. This is beneficial to APRNs, employers, state licensing boards and also increases consumer access to licensed APRNs.

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

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

06/29/2022SB272

06/07/2022SB272

08/04/2022

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Governor Carney signed legislation by Senator Kyle Evans Gay and Representative Sherry Dorsey Walker joining the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.

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Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

09/15/2017

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Delaware joins the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA). Chapter 178 of 2017

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Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

05/22/2024SB188

01/10/2024SB188

08/29/2024

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Final Legislation

Delaware joined the the interstate compact for teacher licensure, which can help states attract and retain talent, combat teacher shortages, and leverage talent from other states.

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

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

05/03/2022SB257

06/29/2022SB257

08/04/2022

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Governor Carney signed legislation by Senator Kyle Evans Gay and Representative Sherry Dorsey Walker joining the Licensed Professional Counselor's Compact.

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Nurse Licensure Compact

06/30/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Delaware joined the Enhance Nurse Licensure Compact. Chap 50 of 2017

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Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

06/29/2022SB247

04/12/2022SB247

08/04/2022

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Governor Carney signed legislation by Senator Kyle Evans Gay and Representative Sherry Dorsey Walker joining the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact.

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

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

06/30/2019SB83

06/11/2019SB83

07/30/2019

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

This Act adopts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. The Compact benefits the public by improving continuity of care, increasing license portability for military spouses, and increasing access to physical therapy providers.

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

Physician Associates Compact

06/27/2023SB 116

06/08/2023SB 116

07/21/2023

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

Delaware became the second state to enact the Physician Assistants Compact in July 2023. The compact will become operation when seven states have adopted it, and it may take up to 24 months for it to become fully operational after its activation.

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

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

06/11/2019HB172

06/20/2019HB172

06/27/2019

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

This Act, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries.\n

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

Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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05/22/2024HB 356

07/29/2024

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

Delaware enacted legislation to allow the transfer of juvenile jurisdiction on military installations to the relevant family court, allowing for more appropriate case management. The law was sponsored by Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Senator Kyle Evans Gay.

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

04/01/2023

Reduce Burdens Final Legislation

The burden of proof is on the school district and attorney's fees may be awarded to a parent who is a prevailing party.

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Open Enrollment Flexibility

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05/22/2024HB 354

07/29/2024

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

Delaware enacted a new law which creates a priority category for military-connected students during open enrollment in both public schools and charter schools.

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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04/16/2024HB 310

05/22/2024HB 310

07/29/2024

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

Governor Carney signed legislation by Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Senator Kyle Evans Gay which adds the Space Force to the list of armed forced defined in the Delaware Code, extending equal benefits and protections to Space Force Guardians and their families as those available to the other military services.

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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils4/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

10/01/2015

Military Affairs Final Legislation

The Delaware Joining Forces (DJF) network is called upon to provide solutions that improve the quality of life and welfare of the statewide military community. This community-level effort directly supports military service members, veterans and their families by addressing critical issues and needs including: Financial and Legal Assistance Job Training and Employment Homelessness and Housing Behavioral Health and Wellness Education

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

Nutrition and Food Security

10/01/2015

Nutrition and Food Security Final Legislation

The Delaware Joining Forces (DJF) network is called upon to provide solutions that improve the quality of life and welfare of the statewide military community. This community-level effort directly supports military service members, veterans and their families by addressing critical issues and needs including: Financial and Legal Assistance Job Training and Employment Homelessness and Housing Behavioral Health and Wellness Education

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

Economic and Workforce Development

10/01/2015

Economic and Workforce Development Final Legislation

The Delaware Joining Forces (DJF) network is called upon to provide solutions that improve the quality of life and welfare of the statewide military community. This community-level effort directly supports military service members, veterans and their families by addressing critical issues and needs including: Financial and Legal Assistance Job Training and Employment Homelessness and Housing Behavioral Health and Wellness Education

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

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

10/01/2015

Early Childhood Education and Childcare Final Legislation

The Delaware Joining Forces (DJF) network is called upon to provide solutions that improve the quality of life and welfare of the statewide military community. This community-level effort directly supports military service members, veterans and their families by addressing critical issues and needs including: Financial and Legal Assistance Job Training and Employment Homelessness and Housing Behavioral Health and Wellness Education

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

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

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Delaware driver's licenses can be renewed online.

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

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Delaware residents can renew their vehicle registration remotely through the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) online portal, myDMV.

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