South Carolina Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Advance Enrollment: South Carolina Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

33,698 active-duty service members
11,043 active-duty spouses
20,141 active-duty children
24,443 National Guard and reserve members
11,261 National Guard and reserve spouses
16,591 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Eric Sherman

Southeast Regional Liaison

Southeast Region

AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

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Mr. Sherman became Southeast region liaison in 2005. Prior to joining the DSLO, he served for more than 21 years as a flight officer and aerospace physiologist in the U.S. Navy.

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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Military Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities6/16 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

04/07/2022HB 3840

05/11/2022HB 3840

05/13/2022

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

ESTABLISH THE "AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE INTERSTATE COMPACT ACT".

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

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

04/06/2018HB-4486

05/09/2018HB-4486

05/18/2018

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows SC to become a member of the Emergency Medical Services Interstate Compact

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

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

01/24/2023H3784

04/26/2023S610

Nurse Licensure Compact

05/11/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows SC to become a member of the Enhanced Nurses Licensure Compact.

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

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

02/24/2022HB 3599

05/11/2022HB 3599

05/13/2022

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

ENACTS THE "OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT".

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

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

05/18/2018

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows SC to become a member of the Physical Therapy (PT) Compact.

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

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

02/24/2022HB 3833

05/11/2022HB 3833

05/13/2022

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

ENACTS THE "PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT (PSYPACT)".

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

Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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06/04/2015

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

If alleged or abused child is a member of an active duty family, Social Services shall notifiy designated military representatives where the member is assigned.

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

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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02/07/2023H 3508

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

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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ENACTED

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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ENACTED

Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status0/5 Sub-priorities passed

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Education

Employment

Housing

Public Accomodations

Other Protections

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/5 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Extend Command Legal Authority

Provide Victim Travel Funds

Allow Virtual Appearance

Include Coercive Control

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/6 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Suicide Prevention

Other Board or Council

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State Policy Priorities 2024

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