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Licensing Compacts (Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact): South Dakota Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
3,663 active-duty service members
1,301 active-duty spouses
2,303 active-duty children
6,299 National Guard and reserve members
3,136 National Guard and reserve spouses
5,886 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.
Regional Liaison
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Michelle Richart
Midwest Regional Liaison
Midwest Region
CO, IA, KS, ND, NE, SD
Ms. Richart became Midwest region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DSLO, she practiced law in the defense, corporate and nonprofit sectors and volunteered in a variety of military family advocacy and policy positions. Ms. Richart is a military spouse and graduate of the Nebraska College of Law.
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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
01/01/2018
Final Legislation
Allow Service Members to Retain Their Earned Priority for Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Final Legislation
There is no waiting list for medicaid services in South Dakota.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/27/2016
HB-1056
02/09/2016
HB-1056
02/19/2016
Final Legislation
Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation
Allows employers to create hiring preference for veterans.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Military Spouse Teacher Certification
3/3 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Expediting Applications
03/29/2019
Final Legislation
Expediting Applications Final Legislation
This bill grants a license to a military spouse who has a valid license from an existing state that is current. This bill also covers teacher license as well.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Temporary Licensing
03/29/2019
Final Legislation
Temporary Licensing Final Legislation
This bill grants a license to a military spouse who has a valid license from an existing state that is current. This bill also covers teacher license as well.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Improving Endorsements
03/29/2019
Final Legislation
Improving Endorsements Final Legislation
This bill grants a license to a military spouse who has a valid license from an existing state that is current. This bill also covers teacher license as well.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Advance Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/28/2019
HB 1044
02/08/2019
HB 1044
02/19/2019
Final Legislation
Advance Enrollment Final Legislation
Advance Enrollment. http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=1044&Session=2019
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
In-State Tuition Continuity
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/11/2021
HB 1057
02/24/2021
HB 1057
03/09/2021
Final Legislation
In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation
In State Tuition continuity Bill.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/16/2021
HB 1055
02/24/2021
HB 1055
03/09/2021
Final Legislation
Virtual School Enrollment Final Legislation
Virtual Schools Bill signed by the Governor.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Ask the Question Campaign
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
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