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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts (Physician Associates Compact): Iowa Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
1,561 active-duty service members
612 active-duty spouses
1,317 active-duty children
13,256 National Guard and reserve members
5,694 National Guard and reserve spouses
9,758 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Aug. 31, 2024.
Regional Liaison
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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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Emeritus Priorities
Medicaid Waivers
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Purple Star Schools Program
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/05/2025
HF 771
02/25/2025
SF275
05/02/2025
Final Legislation
Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation
This bill directs the Iowa Department of Education to establish a Purple Star Schools Program.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Advance Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/28/2025
HF 629
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
In-State Tuition Continuity
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Employment Protections
0/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
Enforcement
No priorities are currently in this status.
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