Michigan Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Purple Star Schools Program: Michigan Floor Vote

Demographic Data

State residents include:

3,702 active-duty service members
2,079 active-duty spouses
4,305 active-duty children
21,574 National Guard and reserve members
9,578 National Guard and reserve spouses
14,622 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.

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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Medicaid Waivers

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01/01/2018

Allow Service Members to Retain Their Earned Priority for Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Final Legislation

There is no Medicaid services waiting list in the state of Michigan.

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

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12/04/2014HB-5418

12/19/2014HB-5418

12/31/2014

Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation

Allows private employers to create hiring preference for veterans

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

Military Spouse Teacher Certification2/3 Sub-issues passed

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Expediting Applications

Temporary Licensing

09/09/2014

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

Michigan shall grant a temporary teacher license for military spouses provided they have a current and valid teacher license from another state. See MCL 339.411 (11)

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

Improving Endorsements

09/09/2014

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

Michigan shall grant a temporary teacher license for military spouses provided they have a current and valid teacher license from another state. See MCL 339.411 (11)

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

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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06/13/2013HB-4605

05/26/2015HB-4060

06/10/2015

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

MI HB 4060 creates academic credit for military learning.

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

Virtual School Enrollment

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Pro Bono Representation

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