South Carolina Military Legislation & Policies

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Licensing Compacts (Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact): South Carolina Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

31,195 active-duty service members
11,520 active-duty spouses
20,903 active-duty children
24,396 National Guard and reserve members
11,348 National Guard and reserve spouses
16,575 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.

Kevin Bruch

South Atlantic Regional Liaison

South Atlantic Region

GA, NC, SC, VA

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Mr. Bruch became South Atlantic region liaison in 2006. Prior to joining the DSLO, he served more than 29 years in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine technician, flight engineer and command chief master sergeant.

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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05/28/2014SB-825

02/25/2014SB-825

06/23/2014

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

PROVIDE THAT MILITARY FAMILIES MAY ENROLL IN A MEDICAID HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVER PROGRAM IN THIS STATE IF SOUTH CAROLINA IS THEIR STATE OF LEGAL RESIDENCE, AND TO ALLOW THEM TO MAINTAIN ENROLLMENT IF THE FAMILY IS STATIONED OUTSIDE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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

Military Spouse Teacher Certification1/3 Sub-issues passed

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Expediting Applications

03/08/2018

Expediting Applications Final Legislation

Educators holding valid, standard out-of-state certification issued by a state licensing agency and educators who have completed approved preparation programs are eligible for expedited processing of their application if their spouse is an active military service member being assigned to South Carolina.

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

Temporary Licensing

Improving Endorsements

Veteran Hiring Protection

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Service Member Licensure and Credit

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05/24/2013SB-417

04/17/2013SB-417

06/07/2013

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

A PUBLIC, POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE MAY AWARD EDUCATIONAL CREDIT TO AN HONORABLY DISCHARGED MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR A COURSE THAT IS PART OF HIS MILITARY TRAINING OR SERVICE, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS

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

Virtual School Enrollment

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Pro Bono Representation

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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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02/20/2019HB3180

03/21/2019HB3180

04/26/2019

State Enhancements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA Final Legislation

Expands and supplements the rights, benefits and protections of the Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

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

State Employment Protections1/2 Sub-issues passed

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Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act

03/26/2015HB-3547

05/04/2015HB-3547

05/07/2015

Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation

PROVIDE THAT THE REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS GRANTED TO MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD AND SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD WHO SERVE STATE DUTY SHALL APPLY ALSO TO A PERSON WHO IS EMPLOYED IN SOUTH CAROLINA BUT IS A MEMBER OF ANOTHER STATE'S NATIONAL GUARD OR STATE GUARD.

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