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Licensing Compacts (Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Compact): Illinois Committee Action
Demographic Data
State residents include:
27,043 active-duty service members
5,370 active-duty spouses
10,906 active-duty children
33,196 National Guard and reserve members
11,549 National Guard and reserve spouses
18,324 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.
Regional Liaison
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James Rickel
Central Regional Liaison
Central Region
IL, IN, MI, ND, OH, SD, WI, WV
Mr. Rickel became Central region liaison in 2006. Prior to joining the DSLO, he served 30 years in the U.S. Navy, working at various sea commands and shore installations. Mr. Rickel retired as a command master chief.
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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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Emeritus Issues
Medicaid Waivers
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
04/08/2014
HB-5697
05/22/2014
HB-5697
08/18/2014
Final Legislation
Allow Service Members to Retain Their Earned Priority for Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Final Legislation
Service members' families to retain their earned priority for receiving medicaid home and community-based services waivers.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
05/25/2015
HB-3122
05/25/2015
HB-3122
07/28/2015
Final Legislation
Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation
Allows private employers to create a veterans preference for hiring.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
or
download a copy of the policy
.
Military Spouse Teacher Certification
1/3 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Expediting Applications
Temporary Licensing
Improving Endorsements
05/24/2018
SB-2658
04/17/2018
SB-2658
08/13/2018
Final Legislation
Improving Endorsements Final Legislation
Provides that a Professional Educator License with Stipulations with a provisional educator endorsement obtained by a service member or a spouse of a service member is valid until June 30 immediately following 3 (rather than 2) years of the license being issued.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
05/31/2015
SB-1457
03/27/2015
SB-1457
08/18/2015
Final Legislation
Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation
SB 1457 recognizes past military learning for academic credit.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
or
download a copy of the policy
.
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/01/2017
Final Legislation
Pro Bono Legal Representation for Service Members and Families Final Legislation
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
04/04/2017
HB-2449
05/30/2017
HB-2449
08/22/2017
Final Legislation
State Enhancements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA Final Legislation
Provides military members civil protections in the event of permanent change of station orders.
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view the full legislative or policy details
or
download a copy of the policy
.
State Employment Protections
1/2 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
05/25/2015
HB-3721
05/25/2015
HB-3721
07/21/2015
Final Legislation
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation
Provides National Guard members employment protection.
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view the full legislative or policy details
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.
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