Oregon Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy: Oregon Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

3,268 active-duty service members
1,205 active-duty spouses
1,823 active-duty children
- 1,076 children in K-12
11,514 National Guard and reserve members
4,678 National Guard and reserve spouses
6,799 National Guard and reserve children
- 4,497 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2025

Tammie Perreault

Northwest Regional Liaison

Northwest Region

AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

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Ms. Perreault became Northwest region liaison in 2018. Prior to joining the DSLO, she worked in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors in public policy development and advocacy. Ms. Perreault is a U.S. Army combat veteran.

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.

Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts2/19 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Athletic Trainer Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Esthetics Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

05/22/2023SB 279

03/01/2023SB 279

06/16/2023

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Final Legislation

Requires member states to grant licenses to teachers with unencumbered licenses from other member states without having to meet additional requirements except for a criminal background check.

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

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

Nurse Licensure Compact

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

03/03/2016

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacts an interstate Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is intended to increase public access to physical therapy services, to enhance the exchange of licensure, investigatory, and disciplinary information between member states, and to support spouses of relocating military members.

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

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Social Work 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 Homeschoolers1/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Streamline Requirements

Ensure Extracurricular Access

07/13/2017

Ensure Extracurricular Access Final Legislation

Oregon statute ORS 339.460 grants homeschooled students the legal right to participate in public school interscholastic activities, including sports, at their resident public school. Students must comply with all school behavior and practice rules and reside within the school's attendance boundaries, unless the school allows non-resident student participation. Additionally, homeschool students must meet academic criteria, similar to that of public school students to participate.

Clarify JROTC Eligibility

State Exemption for Military-Certified Family Child Care Homes

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State Support of Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

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

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Advance Enrollment Enhancements

Military Student Identifier Enhancements

Education Compact Enhancements

Purple Star Schools Program Enhancements

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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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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