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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities (Social Work Licensure Compact): Georgia Floor Vote
Demographic Data
State residents include:
57,176 active-duty service members
24,693 active-duty spouses
47,580 active-duty children
42,390 National Guard and reserve members
17,109 National Guard and reserve spouses
26,988 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Eric Sherman
Southeast Regional Liaison
Southeast Region
AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN
Mr. Sherman became Southeast region liaison in 2005. Prior to joining the DSLO, he served for more than 21 years as a flight officer and aerospace physiologist in the U.S. Navy.
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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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State Policy Priorities 2024
Military Access to Quality Family Child Care
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ENACTED
Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities
7/16 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
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ENACTED
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
03/25/2021
HB 34
02/25/2021
HB 34
05/10/2021
Final Legislation
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation
Allowed Georgia to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathologist Interstate Compact.
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view the full legislative or policy details
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Cosmetology Licensure Compact
Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact
Dietitian Licensure Compact
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact
03/16/2017
SB-109
02/24/2017
SB-109
05/08/2017
Final Legislation
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Allows GA to become a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Interstate Massage Therapy Compact
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact
03/23/2021
HB 395
02/26/2021
HB 395
05/10/2021
Final Legislation
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation
Allows Georgia to join the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Nurse Licensure Compact
03/16/2017
SB-109
02/24/2017
SB-109
05/08/2017
Final Legislation
Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Allows GA to become a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
03/25/2021
HB 268
02/22/2021
HB 268
05/10/2021
Final Legislation
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Allows Georgia to join the Occupational Therapy Licensure Interstate Compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
03/01/2019
HB39
03/28/2019
HB39
04/22/2019
Final Legislation
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Physical Therapy Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physician Associates Compact
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
02/25/2019
HB26
03/26/2019
HB26
04/22/2019
Final Legislation
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Social Work Licensure Compact
02/29/2024
H 839
03/06/2024
SB 195
Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/28/2019
HB 64
03/25/2019
HB 64
05/07/2019
Final Legislation
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation
Requires Child Welfare to determine military affiliation and and if identified will report to military installation family advocacy programs.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs
0/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Minimize Delays
Reduce Burdens
Open Enrollment Flexibility
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Defining Armed Forces in State Policy
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/22/2023
H 299
03/11/2024
H 299
Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Education
Employment
Housing
Public Accomodations
Other Protections
State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Recognize MPOs
Extend Command Legal Authority
Provide Victim Travel Funds
Allow Virtual Appearance
Include Coercive Control
Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils
0/6 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Military Affairs
Nutrition and Food Security
Economic and Workforce Development
Early Childhood Education and Childcare
Suicide Prevention
Other Board or Council
No priorities are currently in this status.
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