Governor Baker signed the Military SPEED Act, sponsored by Senator John Velis and Representative Tom Stanley, which enacts a number of key initiatives relative to military spouse-license portability, education, and enrollment of dependents. The Massachusetts Adjutant General called the SPEED Act "the most encompassing military and veterans bill passed in the Commonwealth in the last century." The law requires licensing boards to issue licenses within thirty days, establishes a certification program for military spouse teachers, and makes these policies more accessible on board websites. The SPEED Act creates a state-sponsored Purple Star School recognition program to recognize military family friendly-schools. The law allows military orders to be used as proof of residency for enrollment in public schools, including virtual schools, allowing students to remain enrolled in virtual schools through the end of the school year despite a PCS move. The law also provides in-state tuition continuity for military dependents from the time of acceptance up until graduation.

Governor Baker signed the Military SPEED Act, sponsored by Senator John Velis and Representative Tom Stanley, which enacts a number of key initiatives relative to military spouse-license portability, education, and enrollment of dependents. The Massachusetts Adjutant General called the SPEED Act "the most encompassing military and veterans bill passed in the Commonwealth in the last century." The law requires licensing boards to issue licenses within thirty days, establishes a certification program for military spouse teachers, and makes these policies more accessible on board websites. The SPEED Act creates a state-sponsored Purple Star School recognition program to recognize military family friendly-schools. The law allows military orders to be used as proof of residency for enrollment in public schools, including virtual schools, allowing students to remain enrolled in virtual schools through the end of the school year despite a PCS move. The law also provides in-state tuition continuity for military dependents from the time of acceptance up until graduation.

Chapter 108 of 2013. Provides Service member and Military Spouse Licensure accommodation and joins the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

Governor Baker signed the Military SPEED Act, sponsored by Senator John Velis and Representative Tom Stanley, which enacts a number of key initiatives relative to military spouse-license portability, education, and enrollment of dependents. The Massachusetts Adjutant General called the SPEED Act "the most encompassing military and veterans bill passed in the Commonwealth in the last century." The law requires licensing boards to issue licenses within thirty days, establishes a certification program for military spouse teachers, and makes these policies more accessible on board websites. The SPEED Act creates a state-sponsored Purple Star School recognition program to recognize military family friendly-schools. The law allows military orders to be used as proof of residency for enrollment in public schools, including virtual schools, allowing students to remain enrolled in virtual schools through the end of the school year despite a PCS move. The law also provides in-state tuition continuity for military dependents from the time of acceptance up until graduation.

The HERO Act is landmark legislation that includes over 30 provisions in a single bill; 6 of those provisions are DOD priorities including: Adding Space Force to the definition of Armed Forces in Statute; eliminating duplicative licensing requirements for DoD FCC providers; creating a reporting mechanism between the Office of Child Welfare and Family Advocacy Programs regarding cases of child abuse and neglect; adding military community representation on state education, mental health, child care and employment boards; creating a military spouse liaison position within EOVS and allowing service member licensure credit for EMT training.

Governor Baker signed the Military SPEED Act, sponsored by Senator John Velis and Representative Tom Stanley, which enacts a number of key initiatives relative to military spouse-license portability, education, and enrollment of dependents. The Massachusetts Adjutant General called the SPEED Act "the most encompassing military and veterans bill passed in the Commonwealth in the last century." The law requires licensing boards to issue licenses within thirty days, establishes a certification program for military spouse teachers, and makes these policies more accessible on board websites. The SPEED Act creates a state-sponsored Purple Star School recognition program to recognize military family friendly-schools. The law allows military orders to be used as proof of residency for enrollment in public schools, including virtual schools, allowing students to remain enrolled in virtual schools through the end of the school year despite a PCS move. The law also provides in-state tuition continuity for military dependents from the time of acceptance up until graduation.

As outlined in this policy, the commissioner shall create and maintain a list of firms and organizations willing to provide pro bono legal representation to veterans in the commonwealth.

The HERO Act is landmark legislation that includes over 30 provisions in a single bill; 6 of those provisions are DOD priorities including: Adding Space Force to the definition of Armed Forces in Statute; eliminating duplicative licensing requirements for DoD FCC providers; creating a reporting mechanism between the Office of Child Welfare and Family Advocacy Programs regarding cases of child abuse and neglect; adding military community representation on state education, mental health, child care and employment boards; creating a military spouse liaison position within EOVS and allowing service member licensure credit for EMT training.