Illinois Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status: Illinois Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

19,869 active-duty service members
5,080 active-duty spouses
10,320 active-duty children
31,883 National Guard and reserve members
11,147 National Guard and reserve spouses
17,948 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Shane Preston

Great Lakes Regional Liaison

Great Lakes Region

IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

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Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.

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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Military Access to Quality Family Child Care0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize Military Family Child Care Certification

Support Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities2/14 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

02/17/2023HB 3264

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

02/10/2023SB 2123

08/04/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Provides that the State of Illinois enters into the Counseling Compact. Specifies that the Compact's purpose is to facilitate interstate practice of licensed professional counselors with the goal of improving public access to professional counseling services.

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

Nurse Licensure Compact

02/01/2023HB 1622

01/20/2023SB 41

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

01/25/2023HB 1437

02/08/2023SB 1699

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

05/25/2017HB 1853

04/28/2017HB 1853

08/22/2018

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Psychology Compact, Illinois becomes the 5th state to join! IL HB 1853.

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

Social Work Licensure Compact

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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07/23/2021

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

Provides that if, at the time of enrollment, a dependent of United States military personnel is housed in temporary housing located outside of a school district, but will be living within the district within 6 months (instead of within 60 days), the dependent must be allowed to enroll and must not be charged tuition. Provides that United States military personnel shall provide proof within 6 months (instead of within 60 days) after the time of enrollment that the dependent will be living within the district. Effective immediately.

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

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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01/01/2017

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

This completes the child abuse reporting issue for all military children. Military officials will be notified on all military child abuse cases.

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

Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status

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01/20/2023SB 90

08/04/2023

Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status Final Legislation

Amends the Illinois School Code. Provides that each school district must create, implement, and maintain an age-appropriate policy on discrimination, including military status.

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Supporting Victims

Defining Coercive Control

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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