Hawaii Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Enhanced Military Spouse License Portability: Hawaii Partially Complete

Demographic Data

State residents include:

44,678 active-duty service members
17,144 active-duty spouses
28,794 active-duty children
13,084 National Guard and reserve members
5,982 National Guard and reserve spouses
8,924 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.

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 Key Issues and Sub-Issues

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on key issues 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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07/01/2019

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

Individuals who are eligible for Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD) services, are Medicaid eligible, and meet the level of care criteria, can apply for the Medicaid Individuals with Disabilities (I/DD) Waiver. There is no waiting list in Hawaii.

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

Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-issues passed

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Expediting Applications

10/31/2019

Expediting Applications Final Legislation

The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board has a procedure in place to expedite teacher certification applications for military spouses.

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

Temporary Licensing

07/01/2006

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

Issues preliminary (3 year) and standard (5 year) license for out-of-state credentialed teachers licensed on/after July 1, 2006.

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

Improving Endorsements

07/01/2006

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

Issues preliminary (3 year) and standard (5 year) license for out-of-state credentialed teachers licensed on/after July 1, 2006.

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

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Service Member Licensure and Credit

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03/06/2012HB-2639

03/23/2012HB-2639

04/09/2012

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

The program shall award credits for professional experience gained through service in the United States armed forces.

For more information, download a copy of the policy.

Virtual School Enrollment

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Pro Bono Representation

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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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02/28/2019HB 991

04/09/2019HB 991

06/07/2019

State Enhancements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA Final Legislation

Applies the protections of civil relief for state military forces to persons serving on full time National Guard duty and aligns the Hawaii Revised Statutes with the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

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

State Employment Protections1/2 Sub-issues passed

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Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act

01/01/2017

Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation

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