Oklahoma Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs (Minimize Delays), Open Enrollment Flexibility: Oklahoma Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

18,899 active-duty service members
6,858 active-duty spouses
13,226 active-duty children
- 8,699 children in K-12
20,516 National Guard and reserve members
7,974 National Guard and reserve spouses
12,883 National Guard and reserve children
- 9,035 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

Jon Arnold

South-Central Regional Liaison

South Central Region

AR, LA, MO, MS, OK, TX

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Mr. Arnold became South Central region liaison in 2025. Prior to joining the DSLO, he served as a political-military advisor at the Air Force’s largest training wing. Earlier in his career, he was the director of constituent services for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, and he has also served as an advocate with the Army Wounded Warrior, or AW2, program. Mr. Arnold is a proud Army combat veteran, a parent of an active-duty naval officer and a graduate of the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.

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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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts9/19 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

05/11/2020SB1837

03/04/2020SB1837

05/18/2020

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

An act creating the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology - Interstate Compact

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

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

01/23/2025SB 540

Dietitian Licensure Compact

02/16/2025SB 805

06/20/2025

Dietitian Licensure Compact Final Legislation

This bill enacts the Dietitian Licensure Compact in Oklahoma. The Dietitian Licensure Compact was developed under the DoD-CSG Cooperative Agreement to provide seamless license portability for all practitioners of the occupation.

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

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

04/26/2023HB 2422

03/20/2023HB 2422

05/22/2023

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Oklahoma joined the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Compact

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

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

04/24/2023SB 467

02/27/2023SB 467

05/02/2023

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Final Legislation

Oklahoma joined the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Act on 2 May 2023

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

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

03/20/2023SB 575

04/19/2023SB 575

04/27/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Oklahoma joined the Counseling Compact

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

Nurse Licensure Compact

04/20/2016HB 2482

03/01/2016HB 2482

04/26/2016

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Authorizes Oklahoma to become a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact

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

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

03/08/2018HB-3336

04/09/2018HB-3336

05/08/2018

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Permits Oklahoma to participate in the interstate Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

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

Physician Associates Compact

03/03/2024HB 3781

04/14/2024HB 3781

04/18/2024

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

Gov Stitt signed HB 3781, joining Oklahoma to the Physicians Assistants Licensure Compact.

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

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

04/23/2019HB1057

03/12/2019HB1057

04/29/2019

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Approved Oklahoma becoming a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

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

Social Work Licensure Compact

03/03/2025HB 2261

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Athletic Trainer Compact

Esthetics Licensure Compact

Military Spouse Employment Preference0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment Preference - Private Sector

Employment Preference - Public Sector

Employment Preference - Procurement

Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws

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Solutions for Military Homeschoolers0/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Streamline Requirements

Ensure Extracurricular Access

Clarify JROTC Eligibility

State Exemption for Military-Certified Family Child Care Homes

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04/28/2022

State Exemption for Military-Certified Family Child Care Homes Final Legislation

Exempts family child care providers licensed by one of the military services or by the Coast Guard from the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act. Note the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, responsible for child care licensing, has stated certifications completed by the military services or by the Coast Guard are equivalent to the licensing requirements in the state of Oklahoma.

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

State Support of Military Families with Special Education Needs1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

04/15/2025HB 2259

03/12/2025HB 2259

06/20/2025

Minimize Delays Final Legislation

In 2025, Oklahoma school choice options for military families were expanded from a district of choice to a school of choice. The law also clarified that when families utilize advance enrollment, work must begin on transferring with Section 504 accommodations, including a transfer of records, needed evaluations, and meetings to ensure comparable services are in place when the child arrives.

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

Reduce Burdens

Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements0/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Advance Enrollment

Military Student Identifier (MSI)

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children

Purple Star Schools Program

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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04/15/2025HB 2259

03/12/2025HB 2259

06/20/2025

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

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

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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02/13/2025SB 930

05/05/2025

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

The law requires the Governor to accept concurrent jurisdiction over a military installation when a request is filed pursuant to certain requirements, and record the information with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.

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

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Enhance Information-Sharing

Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence

Military Community Representation on State Defense Councils

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State Policy Priorities 2026

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