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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities (Dietitian Licensure Compact): Nebraska Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
6,627 active-duty service members
2,732 active-duty spouses
5,329 active-duty children
8,554 National Guard and reserve members
4,085 National Guard and reserve spouses
7,210 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.
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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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State Policy Priorities 2024
Military Access to Quality Family Child Care
HOUSE
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ENACTED
Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities
11/16 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
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ENACTED
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
03/22/2021
LB14
03/31/2021
Final Legislation
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation
Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists Interstate Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Cosmetology Licensure Compact
Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact
Dietitian Licensure Compact
01/17/2024
LB1373
04/25/2024
Final Legislation
Dietitian Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Bill includes the Dietitian Licensure Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact
04/18/2018
SB-1034
04/18/2018
Final Legislation
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Bill provides for temporary licensure of an out-of-hospital emergency care provider relocating to Nebraska, if such out-of-hospital emergency care provider is lawfully authorized to practice in another state that has adopted the licensing standards of the EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Such temporary licensure shall be valid for one year or until a license is issued and shall not be subject to renewal. The requirements of this subdivision do not apply to a temporary license issued.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Interstate Massage Therapy Compact
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
05/30/2023
LB 298
06/01/2023
Final Legislation
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Final Legislation
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
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view the full legislative or policy details
.
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact
04/06/2022
LB 752
04/12/2022
Final Legislation
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation
Enacts the licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact and the Occupational Therapy Practice Interstate Compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Nurse Licensure Compact
05/23/2017
SB-342
05/23/2017
Final Legislation
Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation
A military spouse may apply for a license under the Nurse\nPractice Act if he or she: Holds a license from another jurisdiction, the licensure requirements of such other jurisdiction meet or exceed the requirements for the type of licensure requested under the Nurse Practice Act, the license is current, valid, and not subject to discipline by the agency which issued the license, and the license demonstrates competency commensurate to the license requested as prescribed.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
04/06/2022
LB 752
04/12/2022
Final Legislation
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Enacts the licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact and the Occupational Therapy Practice Interstate Compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
04/18/2018
SB-731
04/20/2018
Final Legislation
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Physical Therapy License Compact (PTLC) privilege is the authorization granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the member state where the patient or client is located at the time of the patient or client encounter.
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view the full legislative or policy details
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Physician Associates Compact
01/03/2024
LB823
04/25/2024
Final Legislation
Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation
Includes adoption of the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
04/18/2018
SB-1034
04/23/2018
Final Legislation
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation
The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact(PYSPACT allows a license holder moving to the state to work with their existing out-of-state license in accordance with the PYSPACT rules.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Social Work Licensure Compact
03/28/2024
LB932
04/18/2024
Final Legislation
Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Adopt the Social Worker Licensure Compact and change provisions of the Mental Health Practice Act and the Uniform Credentialing Act
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
HOUSE
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ENACTED
04/28/2019
Final Legislation
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation
Mandates local child advocacy agencies immediately notify the local installations of an alleged abuse committed by an Active Duty Member or Spouse.
Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
04/11/2024
LB1195
04/18/2024
Final Legislation
Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation
Concurrent juvenile jurisdiction
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view the full legislative or policy details
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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs
0/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
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Minimize Delays
Reduce Burdens
Open Enrollment Flexibility
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/12/2019
Final Legislation
Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation
LB 115 allows military students to remain in their placement for the duration of the school year despite a move out of zone addresses. Key issue considered partially complete as LB 115 does not list military children as a priority group in the state's existing prioritization system in order to transfer beyond the date of the open enrollment period.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Defining Armed Forces in State Policy
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
04/16/2021
Final Legislation
Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation
LB 5 is one example illustrating Nebraska amended numerous individual state statutes to include Space Force.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Education
Employment
Housing
Public Accomodations
Other Protections
State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence
2/6 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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ENACTED
Recognize MPOs
Extend Command Legal Authority
Recognize Military Special Victims Counsel
Provide Victim Travel Funds
01/01/2004
Final Legislation
Provide Victim Travel Funds Final Legislation
This statute created the Nebraska Victim Advocacy Program which, through the Direct Victims Assistance Fund, provides for the reimbursement of transportation, meals, and lodging to participate in Criminal Justice
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Allow Virtual Appearance
01/01/2018
Final Legislation
Allow Virtual Appearance Final Legislation
This statute allows telephonic and videoconferencing for all non-evidentiary hearings, and evidentiary hearings approved by the court. The statute prohibits telephonic and videoconferencing for jury trials.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Include Coercive Control
Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils
6/6 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
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ENACTED
Military Affairs
04/18/2016
Final Legislation
Military Affairs Final Legislation
Nebraska Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Nutrition and Food Security
04/18/2016
Final Legislation
Nutrition and Food Security Final Legislation
Nebraska Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Economic and Workforce Development
04/18/2016
Final Legislation
Economic and Workforce Development Final Legislation
Nebraska Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Early Childhood Education and Childcare
04/18/2016
Final Legislation
Early Childhood Education and Childcare Final Legislation
Nebraska Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Suicide Prevention
04/18/2016
Final Legislation
Suicide Prevention Final Legislation
Nebraska Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Other Board or Council
04/18/2016
Final Legislation
Other Board or Council Final Legislation
Nebraska Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs
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view the full legislative or policy details
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