North Carolina Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Vehicle Registration): North Carolina Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

90,197 active-duty service members
38,339 active-duty spouses
67,739 active-duty children
42,520 National Guard and reserve members
18,140 National Guard and reserve spouses
24,668 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Samantha Sliney

Southeast Regional Liaison

Southeast Region

AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

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Ms. Sliney became Southeastern region liaison in 2024. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as an attorney advisor for the Joint Special Operations Command and, for 10 years prior to that, as an active-duty judge advocate in the Air Force. Ms. Sliney currently serves as a JAG in the New Jersey Air National Guard. She is an Army military spouse and graduate of the North Carolina Central University School 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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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.

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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08/06/2019SB 230

04/01/2019SB 230

08/23/2019

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Provides for a study and reporting to the Joint Oversight Committee recommendations of proposed legislation on military spouse licensing. Also establishes determination of military affiliation of parents, guardian, custodian or caretaker of a juvenile alleged to have been abused or neglected.

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

Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-priorities 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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ENACTED

Purple Star Schools Program

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09/02/2019

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has launched the Purple Star Award Designation initiative to recognize the state’s strong military presence and its support for military families. The Purple Star designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families.

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

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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Advance Enrollment

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06/12/2018

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

Modify Appropriations and also add Military Student Advance Enrollment

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

In-State Tuition Continuity

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03/11/2021HB 53

03/29/2021HB 53

04/09/2021

In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation

Allows military dependent student to be eligible for instate tuition once they have been accepted for admission to the institution of higher education.

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

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, view the full legislative or policy details.

Pro Bono Representation

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Ask the Question Campaign

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ENACTED

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

North Carolina permits military personnel and their dependents that reside out of the state due to military orders to renew their driver's license by mail no more than two times during the license holder's lifetime. A license renewed under these conditions will expire 60 days after the license holder returns to North Carolina. The original renewal application (https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/downloads/Documents/out-of-state-renewal-packet.pdf) with check or money order can be mailed to: Military/Internet Unit 3176 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27697-3176

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

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

North Carolina permits renewal of vehicle registration online for military personnel and their dependents.

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

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