South Carolina Military Legislation & Policies

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Licensing Compacts (Licensed Professional Counseling Compact): South Carolina Floor Vote

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 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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Military Spouse Occupational Licensure Access

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08/01/2018

Military Spouse Occupational Licensure Access Final Legislation

SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) established a link on their website for military spouses with information on temporary and permanent licenses.

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

Licensing Compacts6/14 Sub-issues 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

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

Purple Star Schools Program

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09/01/2019

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

The Purple Star designation recognizes a significant commitment to supporting military families and students of servicemen and women. Designated schools will have met specific requirements, targeted training, and implemented programs and resources designed to support the unique situations facing military students and families.

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

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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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

Licensure Exemptions for Military Family Child Care Providers

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Defining Armed Forces

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Military and Family Life Counselor Licensure Waiver

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