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Rhode Island
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State Details
Latest Status
Enhanced Military Spouse Licensure Portability: Rhode Island Floor Vote
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.
Regional Liaison
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Christopher Arnold
Northeast Regional Liaison
Northeast Region
CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Mr. Arnold became Northeast liaison in 2020. Prior to joining the DSLO, he spent eight years as a top-level staffer in both houses of the New York legislature, four years as director of public affairs in New York's third-largest city and three years managing several units of county government. Mr. Arnold is a former journalist and U.S. Army combat veteran.
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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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Emeritus Issues
Medicaid Waivers
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
09/26/2016
Final Legislation
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,
download a copy of the policy
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Military Spouse Teacher Certification
1/3 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Expediting Applications
Temporary Licensing
09/30/2018
Final Legislation
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
Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
06/20/2013
HB-5711
05/21/2013
SB-638
07/15/2013
Final Legislation
Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation
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Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
09/30/2017
Final Legislation
Pro Bono Legal Representation for Service Members and Families Final Legislation
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Employment Protections
1/2 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
07/06/2016
Final Legislation
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation
Employment Rights of Members of the Armed Forces, members of National Guard of another state.
Enforcement
No issues are currently in this status.
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