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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities (Dietitian Licensure Compact): Tennessee Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
17,220 active-duty service members
9,171 active-duty spouses
16,135 active-duty children
26,420 National Guard and reserve members
12,783 National Guard and reserve spouses
18,847 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.
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Eric Sherman
Southeast Regional Liaison
Southeast Region
AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN
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.
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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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State Policy Priorities 2024
Military Access to Quality Family Child Care
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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities
9/16 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
03/24/2022
HB 2561
03/31/2022
HB 2561
04/19/2022
Final Legislation
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation
Enacts the "Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact" and the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact."
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Cosmetology Licensure Compact
Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact
Dietitian Licensure Compact
04/24/2024
HB 1863
03/28/2024
SB 1862
05/31/2024
Final Legislation
Dietitian Licensure Compact Final Legislation
TN becomes member of the Dietitian Licensure Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact
04/19/2016
Final Legislation
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Establishes the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Compact (Compact).
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Interstate Massage Therapy Compact
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact
Nurse Licensure Compact
01/31/2018
HB 1651
02/01/2018
SB 1543
02/22/2018
Final Legislation
Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation
As enacted, replaces the repealed Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact; with the Enhanced Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
03/24/2022
HB 2561
04/14/2021
SB 1027
05/27/2022
Final Legislation
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
Membership in the Licensed Professional Counselor Interstate Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
04/14/2016
Final Legislation
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
TN Joins the Physical Therapy Licensing Compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physician Associates Compact
04/24/2024
HB 1862
03/28/2024
SB 1727
05/28/2024
Final Legislation
Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation
TN becomes a member of the Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
03/01/2021
SB 161
04/27/2021
SB 161
05/11/2021
Final Legislation
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation
Enacts the "Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Social Work Licensure Compact
04/23/2024
HB 2405
03/14/2024
SB 2134
05/28/2024
Final Legislation
Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation
TN becomes member of Social Work Licensure Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction
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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs
0/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Minimize Delays
Reduce Burdens
Open Enrollment Flexibility
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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy
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Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Education
Employment
Housing
Public Accomodations
Other Protections
State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence
0/6 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Recognize MPOs
Extend Command Legal Authority
Recognize Military Special Victims Counsel
Provide Victim Travel Funds
Allow Virtual Appearance
Include Coercive Control
Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils
0/6 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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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
No priorities are currently in this status.
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