Oklahoma Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements (Advance Enrollment): Oklahoma Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

19,019 active-duty service members
6,833 active-duty spouses
13,019 active-duty children
- 7,576 children in K-12
20,525 National Guard and reserve members
7,829 National Guard and reserve spouses
12,627 National Guard and reserve children
- 8,115 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2025

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 Compacts11/19 Sub-priorities passed

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ENACTED

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Athletic Trainer Compact

02/02/2026SB 1813

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

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Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

01/23/2025SB 540

Dietitian Licensure Compact

02/16/2025SB 805

06/20/2025

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

04/26/2023HB 2422

03/20/2023HB 2422

05/22/2023

Esthetics Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

02/03/2026SB 1969

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

04/24/2023SB 467

02/27/2023SB 467

05/02/2023

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

03/20/2023SB 575

04/19/2023SB 575

04/27/2023

Nurse Licensure Compact

04/20/2016HB 2482

03/01/2016HB 2482

04/26/2016

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

02/04/2026SB 1653

05/07/2026

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

03/08/2018HB-3336

04/09/2018HB-3336

05/08/2018

Physician Associates Compact

03/03/2024HB 3781

04/14/2024HB 3781

04/18/2024

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

04/23/2019HB1057

03/12/2019HB1057

04/29/2019

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Social Work Licensure Compact

03/03/2025HB 2261

05/08/2025

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

House Bill 2261 establishes Oklahoma's participation in the Social Work Licensure Compact, allowing licensed social workers from other compact states to practice in Oklahoma without obtaining a separate Oklahoma license. It sets up a multi-state commission to oversee the compact, defines eligibility for a multistate license, and includes procedures for licensing and oversight. The law preserves Oklahoma's authority to regulate social work and creates a shared data system to support compact operations.

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Military Spouse Employment Preference0/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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ENACTED

Employment Preference - Private Sector

Employment Preference - Public Sector

Employment Preference - Procurement

Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws

HOUSE

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ENACTED

02/04/2025SB 277

Solutions for Military Homeschoolers0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Streamline Requirements

02/02/2026HB 4491

Ensure Extracurricular Access

02/02/2026HB 4491

Clarify JROTC Eligibility

State Exemption for Military-Certified Family Child Care Homes

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ENACTED

04/28/2022

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

SUB-PRIORITIES

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ENACTED

Minimize Delays

04/15/2025HB 2259

03/12/2025HB 2259

06/20/2025

Reduce Burdens

Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements1/4 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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ENACTED

Advance Enrollment

02/02/2026HB 4274

05/07/2026

Military Student Identifier (MSI)

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children

Purple Star Schools Program

Open Enrollment Flexibility

HOUSE

SENATE

ENACTED

02/02/2026HB 4274

03/12/2025HB 2259

05/07/2026

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

HOUSE

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ENACTED

02/13/2025SB 930

05/05/2025

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

SUB-PRIORITIES

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ENACTED

Enhance Information-Sharing

Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence

Military Community Representation on State Defense Councils

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03/20/2026SB 392

03/25/2026

Military Community Representation on State Defense Councils Final Legislation

Oklahoma continued the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission through SB 392, extending the Commission's sunset date to December 31, 2030. The nine-member Commission includes five gubernatorial appointees representing communities connected to Altus AFB, Vance AFB, Fort Sill, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, and Tinker AFB, along with ex officio representation from the Oklahoma House, Senate, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Adjutant General. The Commission's public-facing website states that it is focused on "empowering military communities" and "enhancing the synergy between military operations and local communities," while supporting policies tied to military readiness and well-being. in that role, the Commission serves as a statewide body connecting installation needs, community support, and broader quality-of-life issues affecting Oklahoma's military families.

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