Skip to main content
menu
State Policy Priorities
Priority Status
Emeritus Priority Status
About DSLO
FAQs
Search
Contact DSLO
DATA, RESEARCH, and STATISTICS
Site Support
BACK
Minnesota
Status and Demographic Content
State Details
Latest Status
Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Vehicle Registration): 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.
Regional Liaison
LEARN MORE
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.
BACK
Other Content
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.
Map Legend
No Action
Bill introduced
Priority advanced
Policy Passed
VIEW ALL
State Policy Priorities 2026
Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts
7/18 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
Cosmetology Licensure Compact
Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact
05/09/2024
Final Legislation
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
Final Legislation
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
Final Legislation
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
Final Legislation
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
Final Legislation
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
04/29/2021
SF 193
04/21/2021
SF 193
05/09/2024
Final Legislation
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
Final Legislation
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
Military Spouse Employment Preference
0/3 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Employment Preference - Private Sector
Employment Preference - Public Sector
Employment Preference - Procurement
Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Solutions for Military Homeschoolers
0/3 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Streamline Requirements
Ensure Extracurricular Access
Clarify JROTC Eligibility
State Exemption for DOD Family Child Care Homes
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Support of Military Families with Special Education Needs
0/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Minimize Delays
Reduce Burdens
Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements
0/4 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Advance Enrollment
Military Student Identifier (MSI)
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children
Purple Star Schools Program
Open Enrollment Flexibility
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/01/2022
Final Legislation
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
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence
0/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Enhance Information-Sharing
Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence
Military Community Representation on State Defense Councils
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
No priorities are currently in this status.
Cancel
You are about to leave the Military State Policy Source site.
The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense of non-U.S. Government sites or the information, products, or services contained therein. Although the Department of Defense may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for Department of Defense information, it does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this website.
CONTINUE
Opens in a new window
Site Map
Accessibility
Privacy Policy
Legal & Administrative
Department of Defense
USA.gov
FOIA
Plain Writing Act
No Fear Act
Release 2025.09.08.1