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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence (Supporting Victims): Iowa Policy Implemented
Demographic Data
State residents include:
1,333 active-duty service members
633 active-duty spouses
1,384 active-duty children
13,333 National Guard and reserve members
5,944 National Guard and reserve spouses
9,943 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.
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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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State Policy Priorities 2024
Military Access to Quality Family Child Care
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities
6/15 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
Cosmetology Licensure Compact
Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact
04/17/2023
HF 656
03/13/2023
HF 656
04/26/2023
Final Legislation
Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Final Legislation
A bill for an act establishing the dentist and dental hygienist compact. (Formerly HSB 220.)
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Dietitian Licensure Compact
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact
04/25/2019
HF694
03/21/2019
HF694
05/08/2019
Final Legislation
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation
A bill establishing an emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Interstate Massage Therapy Compact
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact
04/10/2023
HF671
04/24/2023
SF127
06/01/2023
Final Legislation
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation
Professional counselors licensure compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Nurse Licensure Compact
04/23/2017
Final Legislation
Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Allows licensed nurses with eNL issued outside of IA to work inside IA on their existing license.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
03/17/2021
SF 463
02/28/2021
SF 463
05/24/2022
Final Legislation
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Occupational Therapy Compact Enacted.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
03/28/2018
HB-2425
02/14/2018
HB-2425
04/04/2018
Final Legislation
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Bill allows the Physical Therapy Licensing Compact (PTLC) to operate in Iowa. So anyone entering Iowa with a PTLC and comes from a PTLC state may go right to work on their current license.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physician Associates Compact
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
01/11/2023
HF24
02/07/2023
SF 244
Social Work Licensure Compact
Defining Armed Forces in State Policy
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/03/2021
Final Legislation
Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation
Added Space Force to the definition of "Federal Active Duty"
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils
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
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence
1/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Supporting Victims
09/07/2023
Final Legislation
Supporting Victims Final Legislation
This statute allows for a party or judge to file a motion for a remote proceeding when specific grounds are listed.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Defining Coercive Control
Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
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