Minnesota Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements (Purple Star Schools Program): Minnesota Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

2,072 active-duty service members
774 active-duty spouses
1,556 active-duty children
- 1,108 children in K-12
22,373 National Guard and reserve members
9,047 National Guard and reserve spouses
15,298 National Guard and reserve children
- 10,552 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

Shane Preston

Great Lakes Regional Liaison

Great Lakes Region

IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

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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.

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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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts7/19 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

05/09/2024

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

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

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

05/09/2024

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

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

Nurse Licensure Compact

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

05/09/2024

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

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

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

05/09/2024

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

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

Physician Associates Compact

05/09/2024

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

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

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

04/29/2021SF 193

04/21/2021SF 193

05/09/2024

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

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

Social Work Licensure Compact

05/09/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Effective date July 1, 2024 for all listed compacts.

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

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Athletic Trainer Compact

Esthetics Licensure Compact

Military Spouse Employment Preference0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment Preference - Private Sector

Employment Preference - Public Sector

Employment Preference - Procurement

Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws

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Solutions for Military Homeschoolers1/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Streamline Requirements

Ensure Extracurricular Access

08/31/2025

Ensure Extracurricular Access Final Legislation

State law grants homeschool students access to extracurricular activities and sports (including the Minnesota State High School League) on the same basis as public school students, subject to standard participation fees.

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

Clarify JROTC Eligibility

State Exemption for DOD Family Child Care Homes

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State Support of Military Families with Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements0/4 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Advance Enrollment

Military Student Identifier (MSI)

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children

Purple Star Schools Program

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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01/01/2022

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

MN has a program called Statewide Open Enrollment Options. This allows students to enroll in a non-resident district. Nearly all requests for open enrollment in the state are granted.

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

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Enhance Information-Sharing

Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence

Military Community Representation on State Defense Councils

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ENACTED

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State Policy Priorities 2026

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