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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts (Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact): North Dakota Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
7,115 active-duty service members
2,053 active-duty spouses
3,502 active-duty children
2,183 children in K-12
5,860 National Guard and reserve members
2,356 National Guard and reserve spouses
4,052 National Guard and reserve children
2,799 children in K-12
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.
Regional Liaison
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Michelle Richart
Midwest Regional Liaison
Midwest Region
CO, IA, KS, ND, NE, SD
Ms. Richart became Midwest region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DSLO, she practiced law in the defense, corporate and nonprofit sectors and volunteered in a variety of military family advocacy and policy positions. Ms. Richart is a military spouse and graduate of the Nebraska College of Law.
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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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Emeritus Priorities
Legal Protections for Military Families
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ENACTED
Medicaid Waivers
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SENATE
ENACTED
Purple Star Schools Program
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SENATE
ENACTED
08/02/2021
Final Legislation
Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation
North Dakota meets the criteria for the purple star program.
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view the full legislative or policy details
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Veteran Hiring Protection
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ENACTED
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Advance Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/07/2023
HB 1132
01/20/2023
HB 1132
03/15/2023
Final Legislation
Virtual School Enrollment Final Legislation
Relating to virtual instruction of military-connected students; and to amend and reenact section 15.1-20-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compulsory school attendance
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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In-State Tuition Continuity
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/15/2021
HB 1107
03/31/2021
HB 1107
04/12/2021
Final Legislation
In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation
Governor signs in state tuition bill for all military families regardless of "residency status" and location of sponsor.
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view the full legislative or policy details
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Pro Bono Representation
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ENACTED
Legal Protections for Military Families
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Education
Employment
Housing
Public Accomodations
Other Protections
Legal Protections for Military Families
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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ENACTED
Education
Employment
Housing
Public Accomodations
Other Protections
State Employment Protections
1/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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.
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view the full legislative or policy details
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