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North Dakota
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State Details
Latest Status
Purple Star School Program: North Dakota Policy Implemented
Demographic Data
State residents include:
7,272 active-duty service members
2,218 active-duty spouses
4,268 active-duty children
5,555 National Guard and reserve members
2,402 National Guard and reserve spouses
4,226 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.
Regional Liaison
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James Rickel
Central Regional Liaison
Central Region
IL, IN, MI, ND, OH, SD, WI, WV
Mr. Rickel became Central region liaison in 2006. Prior to joining the DSLO, he served 30 years in the U.S. Navy, working at various sea commands and shore installations. Mr. Rickel retired as a command master chief.
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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
01/01/2018
Final Legislation
Allow Service Members to Retain Their Earned Priority for Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Final Legislation
There is no Medicaid services waiting list in the state of North Dakota.
For more information,
download a copy of the policy
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Military Spouse Teacher Certification
3/3 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Expediting Applications
03/21/2019
ND SB 2306
02/18/2019
ND SB 2306
04/25/2019
Final Legislation
Expediting Applications Final Legislation
Expands and eases Licensure obtainment for Military members and spouses including Teacher license and many other occupations and professions.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Temporary Licensing
03/21/2019
ND SB 2306
02/18/2019
ND SB 2306
04/25/2019
Final Legislation
Temporary Licensing Final Legislation
Expands and eases Licensure obtainment for Military members and spouses including Teacher license and many other occupations and professions.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Improving Endorsements
03/21/2019
ND SB 2306
02/18/2019
ND SB 2306
04/25/2019
Final Legislation
Improving Endorsements Final Legislation
Expands and eases Licensure obtainment for Military members and spouses including Teacher license and many other occupations and professions.
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
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/04/2019
SB 2097
01/15/2019
SB 2097
03/08/2019
Final Legislation
State Enhancements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA Final Legislation
Provdies protection for ND Guardmen under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act for any recall over over 30 days.
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
01/15/2019
HB 1095
03/01/2019
HB 1095
04/24/2019
Final Legislation
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation
National Guard Employment Protection. Protects all out of state National Guardmen for re-employment rights employed in North Dakota after any recall.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
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