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Licensing Compacts (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact): Indiana Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
2,532 active-duty service members
1,599 active-duty spouses
3,441 active-duty children
21,898 National Guard and reserve members
10,184 National Guard and reserve spouses
17,203 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
03/01/2016
HB-1373
03/17/2019
HB 1296
04/18/2019
Final Legislation
Allow Service Members to Retain Their Earned Priority for Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Final Legislation
Medicaid Bill which improves the current policy and gives priority status for military child of active duty members and national guard.Bill. This bill greatly improves the previous state policy. The bill link is below.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/27/2015
HB-1159
01/27/2015
SB-298
05/05/2015
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
3/3 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Expediting Applications
02/07/2016
HB-1396
03/21/2017
HB-1396
03/29/2017
Final Legislation
Expediting Applications Final Legislation
Military Teacher license bill. Teacher licensing for military spouses. Requires the state board of education to adopt rules, including emergency rules, that establish procedures to expedite the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a teacher license to a military spouse whose husband or wife is assigned to a duty station in Indiana. (Current law allows, but does not require, the state board to adopt such rules.)
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Temporary Licensing
02/07/2016
HB-1396
03/21/2017
HB-1396
03/29/2017
Final Legislation
Temporary Licensing Final Legislation
Military Teacher license bill. Teacher licensing for military spouses. Requires the state board of education to adopt rules, including emergency rules, that establish procedures to expedite the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a teacher license to a military spouse whose husband or wife is assigned to a duty station in Indiana. (Current law allows, but does not require, the state board to adopt such rules.)
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Improving Endorsements
02/07/2016
HB-1396
03/21/2017
HB-1396
03/29/2017
Final Legislation
Improving Endorsements Final Legislation
Military Teacher license bill. Teacher licensing for military spouses. Requires the state board of education to adopt rules, including emergency rules, that establish procedures to expedite the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a teacher license to a military spouse whose husband or wife is assigned to a duty station in Indiana. (Current law allows, but does not require, the state board to adopt such rules.)
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/27/2012
HB-1116
02/29/2012
HB-1116
03/14/2012
Final Legislation
Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation
IN HB 1116 creates academic credit for military learning.
For more information,
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or
download a copy of the policy
.
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/01/2017
Final Legislation
State Enhancements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA Final Legislation
State Employment Protections
1/2 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
02/01/2016
SB-362
01/25/2016
SB-362
03/22/2016
Final Legislation
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation
Provides National Guard members employment protection
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
or
download a copy of the policy
.
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