North Carolina Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Licensing Compacts (Licensed Professional Counseling Compact): North Carolina Floor Vote

Demographic Data

State residents include:

94,924 active-duty service members
41,204 active-duty spouses
70,909 active-duty children
43,645 National Guard and reserve members
18,994 National Guard and reserve spouses
24,987 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.

Kevin Bruch

South Atlantic Regional Liaison

South Atlantic Region

GA, NC, SC, VA

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Mr. Bruch became South Atlantic region liaison in 2006. Prior to joining the DSLO, he served more than 29 years in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine technician, flight engineer and command chief master sergeant.

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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06/30/2016

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

As long as military member maintains NC as state of legal residence, allows the dependent to maintain waiver status due to an assignment out of the state.

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

Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-issues passed

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Expediting Applications

06/12/2019SB 219

05/06/2019SB 219

07/01/2019

Expediting Applications Final Legislation

Allows a local board of education to request a 3 year limited license for a military spouse who holds a current teaching license in another jurisdiction.

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

Temporary Licensing

06/12/2019SB 219

05/06/2019SB 219

07/01/2019

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

Allows a local board of education to request a 3 year limited license for a military spouse who holds a current teaching license in another jurisdiction.

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

Improving Endorsements

06/12/2019SB 219

05/06/2019SB 219

07/01/2019

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

Allows a local board of education to request a 3 year limited license for a military spouse who holds a current teaching license in another jurisdiction.

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

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Service Member Licensure and Credit

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Virtual School Enrollment

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08/18/2020

Virtual School Enrollment Final Legislation

Permit local school districts, in their discretion, to both enroll and allow military students to attend classes, to include virtual classes, prior to their physical relocation to North Carolina.

For more information, download a copy of the policy.

Pro Bono Representation

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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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03/28/2019HB 523

05/02/2019SB 420

07/25/2019

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

Incorporates into State law the rights, benefits and protections of the Federal SCRA.

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

04/01/2015HB-254

07/15/2015SB-280

07/17/2015

Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation

AN ACT TO EXTEND NATIONAL GUARD REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARDS OF OTHER STATES.

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

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