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Demographic Data
State residents include:
17,229 active-duty service members
6,841 active-duty spouses
14,105 active-duty children
16,187 National Guard and reserve members
7,364 National Guard and reserve spouses
11,402 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Eric Sherman
Southeast Regional Liaison
Southeast Region
AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN
Mr. Sherman became Southeast region liaison in 2005. Prior to joining the DSLO, he served for more than 21 years as a flight officer and aerospace physiologist in the U.S. Navy.
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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
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ENACTED
Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities
8/16 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
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ENACTED
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
03/04/2021
HB 39
02/22/2021
SB 47
03/18/2021
Final Legislation
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 334A.010 to enact and enter into the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Cosmetology Licensure Compact
03/14/2023
S 57
03/03/2023
S 57
03/22/2023
Final Legislation
Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Cosmetology Interstate Licensure Compact
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view the full legislative or policy details
.
Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact
Dietitian Licensure Compact
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact
Interstate Massage Therapy Compact
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
03/30/2023
H 319
03/08/2023
H 319
03/31/2023
Final Legislation
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Final Legislation
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to implement the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact
02/14/2022
HB 65
03/29/2022
HB 65
04/08/2022
Final Legislation
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation
Establishes membership in the Licensed Professional Counselor Interstate Compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Nurse Licensure Compact
03/21/2017
Final Legislation
Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
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view the full legislative or policy details
.
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
03/23/2022
HB 213
03/30/2022
HB 213
04/08/2022
Final Legislation
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Establishes membership in the Occupational Therapist Licensure Interstate Compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
03/21/2017
Final Legislation
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Kentucky becomes a member state in the Physical Therapy Licensing Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physician Associates Compact
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
02/09/2021
HB 38
03/05/2021
HB 38
03/18/2021
Final Legislation
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 319 to enact and enter into the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Social Work Licensure Compact
03/28/2024
HB 56
02/27/2024
HB 56
Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/28/2024
HB 453
02/22/2024
HB 453
Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction
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
Defining Armed Forces in State Policy
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/28/2024
HB 200
02/02/2024
HB 200
Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Education
Employment
Housing
Public Accomodations
Other Protections
State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Recognize MPOs
Extend Command Legal Authority
Provide Victim Travel Funds
Allow Virtual Appearance
Include Coercive Control
Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils
0/6 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Military Affairs
Nutrition and Food Security
Economic and Workforce Development
Early Childhood Education and Childcare
Suicide Prevention
Other Board or Council
No priorities are currently in this status.
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