New York Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Service Member Licensure and Credit: New York Policy Implemented

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.

Christopher Arnold

Northeast Regional Liaison

Northeast Region

CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WV

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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.

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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Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-issues passed

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Expediting Applications

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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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.

Virtual School Enrollment

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Pro Bono Representation

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