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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status (Housing): Michigan Bill Introduced
Demographic Data
State residents include:
4,285 active-duty service members
1,851 active-duty spouses
3,720 active-duty children
20,744 National Guard and reserve members
8,987 National Guard and reserve spouses
13,992 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.
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Shane Preston
Great Lakes Regional Liaison
Great Lakes Region
IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.
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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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Emeritus Priorities
Medicaid Waivers
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/01/2018
Final Legislation
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.
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view the full legislative or policy details
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Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Military Spouse Teacher Certification
2/3 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Expediting Applications
Temporary Licensing
09/09/2014
Final Legislation
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
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Improving Endorsements
09/09/2014
Final Legislation
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
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Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
12/04/2014
HB-5418
12/19/2014
HB-5418
12/31/2014
Final Legislation
Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation
Allows private employers to create hiring preference for veterans
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view the full legislative or policy details
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Purple Star Schools Program
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
07/20/2023
Final Legislation
Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation
Purple Star Program was created with $1,105,000 in the budget.
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view the full legislative or policy details
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Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
06/13/2013
HB-4605
05/26/2015
HB-4060
06/10/2015
Final Legislation
Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation
MI HB 4060 creates academic credit for military learning.
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view the full legislative or policy details
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Advance Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
In-State Tuition Continuity
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence
0/3 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Recognize MPOs
Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities
Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds
Ask the Question Campaign
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal
0/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Driver's License
Vehicle Registration
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