Kentucky Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Licensing Compacts (Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact): Kentucky Governor Signed Final Legislation

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.

Eric Sherman

Southeast Regional Liaison

Southeast Region

AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

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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.

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 Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities8/15 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/04/2021HB 39

02/22/2021SB 47

03/18/2021

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

03/14/2023S 57

03/03/2023S 57

03/22/2023

Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Cosmetology Interstate Licensure Compact

For more information, 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

03/30/2023H 319

03/08/2023H 319

03/31/2023

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

02/14/2022HB 65

03/29/2022HB 65

04/08/2022

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

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact

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

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

03/23/2022HB 213

03/30/2022HB 213

04/08/2022

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

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

02/09/2021HB 38

03/05/2021HB 38

03/18/2021

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

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils

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07/01/2022

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils Final Legislation

There is created the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs. The commission shall be a separate administrative body of state government within the meaning of KRS Chapter 12. The Commission shall consist of the following or their designated representatives: The Governor, ... Adjutant General of the Commonwealth... Commissioner of the Department of Veterans' Affairs... The Commander from each of the 16 military commands or installations, and five (5) at-large members representing counties significantly impacted by military installations

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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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Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status

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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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