The New Hampshire Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services have partnered with the Department of Defense (DOD) to bring the Purple Star School Program to the Granite State, assisting military families and promoting the value of military service and civic responsibility.

Rep. Terry Roy authored groundbreaking legislation relative to educational and employment opportunities and protections for military families and their dependents. This omnibus bill required licensing boards to issue a license within 30 days; allows for advance enrollment with military orders; provides open enrollment flexibility with placement stability for military-connected students; guarantees in-state tuition continuity; establishes military parent student support mechanisms in schools; and creates state employment protections for members of the National Guard.

Thanks to Representative Terry Roy, Chapter 77 of 2022 alters statutory jurisdiction at Pease Air National Guard Base to concurrent for violations of federal law by a minor. The law also requires the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate and share information with the nearest military family advocacy program if there is a founded allegation of child abuse or neglect at the onset of an investigation implicating military personnel.

Thanks to Representative Terry Roy, Chapter 77 of 2022 alters statutory jurisdiction at Pease Air National Guard Base to concurrent for violations of federal law by a minor. The law also requires the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate and share information with the nearest military family advocacy program if there is a founded allegation of child abuse or neglect at the onset of an investigation implicating military personnel.

Chapter 21 adds Space Force to the definition of Armed Forces. "Armed forces" means the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Chapter 21 also allows a facility licensed as a family child care provider by a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense to be recognized by the State of New Hampshire.

Chapter 21 adds Space Force to the definition of Armed Forces. "Armed forces" means the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Chapter 21 also allows a facility licensed as a family child care provider by a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense to be recognized by the State of New Hampshire.