New York Military Legislation & Policies

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Pro Bono Representation: New York Bill Introduced

Demographic Data

State residents include:

25,205 active-duty service members
9,409 active-duty spouses
15,061 active-duty children
39,512 National Guard and reserve members
15,772 National Guard and reserve spouses
21,560 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Christopher Arnold

Mid-Atlantic Regional Liaison

Mid-Atlantic Region

DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV

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Mr. Arnold became Mid-Atlantic liaison in 2020. Prior to joining the DSLO, he spent eight years as a top-level staffer in both houses of the New York legislature, four years as director of public affairs in New York's third-largest city and three years managing several units of county government. Mr. Arnold is a former journalist and U.S. Army combat veteran.

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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Medicaid Waivers

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11/28/2016

Allow Service Members to Retain Their Earned Priority for Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Final Legislation

For dependents who received developmental disability services and who left the state due to the military service member's military assignment outside the state, upon the dependent's return to the state and when a request for services is made, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities shall: (4) resume services if the individual remains eligible.

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

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01/19/2023S2203

Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-issues passed

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Expediting Applications

02/08/2023S4454

11/02/2017

Expediting Applications Final Legislation

Expedite military spouse applications and reduced fee

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

Temporary Licensing

11/04/2020

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

The Board of Regents created a new Transitional J certificate for military spouses. The Transitional J certificate is valid for one year from its effective date to give military spouses time to pass the tests required for certification. If they pass the Educating All Students (EAS) test and Content Specialty Tests(s) prior to the expiration date of the Transitional J certificate, the certificate may be renewed once for an additional two years.

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

Improving Endorsements

11/04/2020

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

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

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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01/14/2023A1474

03/13/2023S1364

06/02/2022

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

Credits earned through military service, experience, training and non-traditional education support tests and examinations are evaluated according to the recommendations of the American Council on Education Registry by both SUNY and CUNY. Credit is awarded when determined to be applicable to the curriculum or for general electives. Appropriate documentation must be submitted to receive credit.

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

Advance Enrollment

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05/19/2021A6528

06/03/2021S5743

11/11/2021

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

Thanks to a law crafted by Assemblyman Ed Braunstein and Senator James Skoufis, military-connected children whose parent or guardian is being relocated to New York under military orders shall be deemed to be a resident pupil of a school district they will be attending for the purposes of enrollment.

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

Virtual School Enrollment

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ENACTED

In-State Tuition Continuity

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06/01/2021A6249

05/19/2021S5245

11/11/2021

In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation

Senator John Brooks and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon authored and passed legislation which guarantees in-state tuition continuity for spouses and dependents of active duty service members in New York.

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

Pro Bono Representation

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SENATE

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01/10/2023A549

05/19/2023S6703

Ask the Question Campaign

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06/03/2021A6100

06/01/2021S2977

11/11/2021

Ask the Question Campaign Final Legislation

This law requires New York State agencies to provide that online and agency forms include the question, "Have you ever served in the military?"

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

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