Missouri Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Open Enrollment Flexibility: Missouri Floor Vote

Demographic Data

State residents include:

13,193 active-duty service members
5,439 active-duty spouses
11,654 active-duty children
24,367 National Guard and reserve members
11,039 National Guard and reserve spouses
18,603 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.

Martin Dempsey

Midwest Regional Liaison

Midwest Region

CO, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE

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Mr. Dempsey became Midwest region liaison in 2006. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked in private sector management. Mr. Dempsey retired as an Air Force chief master sergeant following 24 years of military service.

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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05/28/2020SB656

07/14/2020

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

This bill covers three issues: 1.) Teachers expedited licensing starting on page 8 line 190. 2.) MEDICAID starting on pg 18 line 269. and 3.) Child Abuse starting on page 23 line 49.

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

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05/06/2015LB 272

05/12/2015

Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation

A private employer may adopt a veterans preference hiring program.

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

Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-issues passed

SUBISSUES

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Expediting Applications

05/28/2020SB656

07/14/2020

Expediting Applications Final Legislation

This bill covers three issues: 1.) Teachers expedited licensing starting on page 8 line 190. 2.) MEDICAID starting on pg 18 line 269. and 3.) Child Abuse starting on page 23 line 49.

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

Temporary Licensing

04/20/2021HB101

05/28/2020SB656

07/14/2020

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

This bill covers three issues: 1.) Teachers expedited licensing starting on page 8 line 190. 2.) MEDICAID starting on pg 18 line 269. and 3.) Child Abuse starting on page 23 line 49.

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

Improving Endorsements

05/28/2020SB656

07/14/2020

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

This bill covers three issues: 1.) Teachers expedited licensing starting on page 8 line 190. 2.) MEDICAID starting on pg 18 line 269. and 3.) Child Abuse starting on page 23 line 49.

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

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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03/28/2013HB-114

02/13/2013SB-106

07/10/2013

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

Provides licensing credit for military work experience.

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

Virtual School Enrollment

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Pro Bono Representation

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01/08/2020SB656

07/14/2020

Pro Bono Legal Representation for Service Members and Families Final Legislation

This bill covers Pro Bono allowing for the Missouri Attorney General to provide legal services to military personnel living in Missouri. Starting on page 2.

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

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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05/15/2019SB306

05/09/2019SB306

07/09/2019

State Enhancements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA Final Legislation

Bill covers advanced enrollment and in-state tuition continuity.

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

State Employment Protections1/2 Sub-issues passed

SUBISSUES

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Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act

05/12/2017SB-108

02/14/2017SB-108

06/14/2017

Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation

Members of the state military forces of this state who are called to active duty shall, upon being relieved from such duty, be entitled to the same reemployment rights.

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

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