Ohio Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy: Ohio Bill Introduced

Demographic Data

State residents include:

9,658 active-duty service members
4,525 active-duty spouses
9,835 active-duty children
35,241 National Guard and reserve members
15,159 National Guard and reserve spouses
23,654 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Shane Preston

Great Lakes Regional Liaison

Great Lakes Region

IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

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Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.

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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Medicaid Waivers

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11/06/2019HB 287

05/20/2020HB 287

06/16/2020

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

Medicaid Bill which improves the current policy and gives priority status for military child of active duty members and national guard.Bill. This bill greatly improves the previous state policy. The bill link is below.

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

Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Expediting Applications

10/24/2019SB7

06/19/2019SB7

01/27/2020

Expediting Applications Final Legislation

This bill will afford all military spouses with a teacher license from another state who transfer into the state of Ohio with their active duty spouse to immediately start to teach with a temporary license. The license from another state must be valid and current and the military spouse must pass a background check. \n

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

Temporary Licensing

10/24/2019SB7

06/19/2019SB7

01/27/2020

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

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Improving Endorsements

10/24/2019SB7

06/19/2019SB7

01/27/2020

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

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Purple Star Schools Program

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04/25/2017

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

Ohio initiates Purple Star School Program in the State of Ohio

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Service Member Licensure and Credit

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04/09/2014HB-488

06/04/2013HB-488

06/16/2014

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

OH HB 488 Creates Academic credit for Military Learning

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

Advance Enrollment

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05/19/2021HB 244

06/28/2021HB 244

07/14/2021

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

Ohio Governor signs Advance Enrollment and Virtual School bill. (OH HB 244).

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Virtual School Enrollment

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05/19/2021HB 244

06/28/2021HB 244

07/14/2021

Virtual School Enrollment Final Legislation

Ohio Governor signs Advance Enrollment and Virtual School bill. (OH HB 244).

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

In-State Tuition Continuity

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05/01/2019HB 16

11/13/2019HB 16

06/16/2020

In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation

Grants in state tuition for all military family members regardless of sponsors location.

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

Pro Bono Representation

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Ask the Question Campaign

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