Rhode Island Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Licensing Compacts (Physical Therapy Licensure Compact): Rhode Island Bill Introduced

Demographic Data

State residents include:

3,617 active-duty service members
1,198 active-duty spouses
2,168 active-duty children
4,688 National Guard and reserve members
1,822 National Guard and reserve spouses
2,648 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.

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New England Regional Liaison

New England Region

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

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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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09/26/2016

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

Rhode Island is one of a number of states that does not have waiting lists due to funding levels or has generally supportive policy such that legislation is not required.

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

Veteran Hiring Protection

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Military Spouse Teacher Certification1/3 Sub-issues passed

SUBISSUES

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Expediting Applications

Temporary Licensing

09/30/2018

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

The Temporary Initial Educator Certificate is available to out of state certified educators or individuals who have completed approved educator preparation programs in other states, and meet all Rhode Island certification requirements except Rhode Island certification assessment requirements. The Temporary Initial Educator Certification allows them to serve in Rhode Island public schools for no more than one year while they meet the appropriate certification requirements.

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

Improving Endorsements

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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06/20/2013HB-5711

05/21/2013SB-638

07/15/2013

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

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

Advance Enrollment

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In-State Tuition Continuity

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Virtual School Enrollment

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Pro Bono Representation

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09/30/2017

Pro Bono Legal Representation for Service Members and Families Final Legislation

Councils and Boards

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Ask the Question Campaign

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10/01/2015

Ask the Question Campaign Final Legislation

RIServes is a coordinated network of public, private and nonprofit organizations serving veterans, service members and their families in Rhode Island. RIServes uses technology and its partner network to guide veterans, service members and their families to the most appropriate services and resources available. Our network (35 partners) works collectively to improve the coordination and direct service delivery to our military and veteran families bay asking the question.

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

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