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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.
Regional Liaison
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Kevin Bruch
South Atlantic Regional Liaison
South Atlantic Region
GA, NC, SC, VA
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.
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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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Emeritus Issues
Medicaid Waivers
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
06/30/2016
Final Legislation
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 Certification
3/3 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Expediting Applications
06/12/2019
SB 219
05/06/2019
SB 219
07/01/2019
Final Legislation
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
06/12/2019
SB 219
05/06/2019
SB 219
07/01/2019
Final Legislation
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
06/12/2019
SB 219
05/06/2019
SB 219
07/01/2019
Final Legislation
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
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
08/18/2020
Final Legislation
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
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/28/2019
HB 523
05/02/2019
SB 420
07/25/2019
Final Legislation
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 Protections
1/2 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
04/01/2015
HB-254
07/15/2015
SB-280
07/17/2015
Final Legislation
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation
AN ACT TO EXTEND NATIONAL GUARD REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARDS OF OTHER STATES.
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view the full legislative or policy details
.
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