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Child Custody (Expedite Hearing, Not permanent, Not sole reason, Temporary order, Visitation): New York Committee Action
Demographic Data
State residents include:
26,258 active-duty service members
9,907 active-duty spouses
15,884 active-duty children
39,852 National Guard and reserve members
16,260 National Guard and reserve spouses
21,965 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.
Regional Liaison
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Christopher Arnold
Northeast Regional Liaison
Northeast Region
CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Mr. Arnold became Northeast 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.
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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
11/28/2016
Final Legislation
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,
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
11/02/2017
Final Legislation
Expediting Applications Final Legislation
Expedite military spouse applications and reduced fee
For more information,
download a copy of the policy
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Temporary Licensing
11/04/2020
Final Legislation
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
Final Legislation
Improving Endorsements 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
.
Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/06/2022
A673
02/09/2021
S2680-A
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
06/13/2021
A8064
04/26/2022
S5404
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
07/21/2016
Final Legislation
State Enhancements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA Final Legislation
Consumer protections for members of the US Armed Forces
State Employment Protections
1/2 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
02/24/2022
A9357
05/19/2021
S5542
07/20/2011
Final Legislation
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation
Mandates compliance with the Federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 and prohibits abolition of positions occupied by public employees absent on military duty.
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