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Utah
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State Details
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Licensing Compacts (Licensed Professional Counseling Compact): Utah Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
5,142 active-duty service members
2,428 active-duty spouses
4,996 active-duty children
13,831 National Guard and reserve members
7,976 National Guard and reserve spouses
15,488 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.
Regional Liaison
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Kelli May Douglas
Pacific Southwest Regional Liaison
Pacific Southwest Region
AZ, CA, HI, NM, NV, UT
Ms. Douglas became Southwest region liaison in 2018. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as regional school liaison for Marine Corps Installations West. Ms. Douglas also served as an elementary school teacher in several states and in Department of Defense Education Activity schools, advocating for special needs education.
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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
Military Spouse Teacher Certification
3/3 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Expediting Applications
03/06/2018
SB-227
03/05/2018
SB-227
03/26/2018
Final Legislation
Expediting Applications Final Legislation
Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, a spouse of an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States while the individual is stationed within this state may work as an educator without being licensed under this title if:\n (1) the spouse holds a valid educator license issued by any other state or jurisdiction recognized by the board; and \n(2) the license is current and the spouse is in good standing in the state or jurisdiction.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Temporary Licensing
03/26/2018
Final Legislation
Temporary Licensing Final Legislation
Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, a spouse of an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States while the individual is stationed within this state may work as an educator without being licensed under this title if: (1) the spouse holds a valid educator license issued by any other state or jurisdiction recognized by the board; and (2) the license is current and the spouse is in good standing in the state or jurisdiction.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Improving Endorsements
03/26/2018
Final Legislation
Improving Endorsements Final Legislation
Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, a spouse of an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States while the individual is stationed within this state may work as an educator without being licensed under this title if: (1) the spouse holds a valid educator license issued by any other state or jurisdiction recognized by the board; and (2) the license is current and the spouse is in good standing in the state or jurisdiction.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/20/2015
HB-232
03/06/2015
HB-232
03/27/2015
Final Legislation
Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation
This bill allows private, non-public employers to create a voluntary, written veterans employment preference program.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/05/2013
HB-254
02/22/2013
HB-254
03/26/2013
Final Legislation
Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation
This bill requires a college or university within the state system of higher education to award credit for certain military service training and experience.
For more information,
download a copy of the policy
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Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/02/2021
SB 145
03/17/2021
Final Legislation
Virtual School Enrollment Final Legislation
53G-6-306. Permitting attendance by nonresident of the state -- Tuition. (4) (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Subsection (3), an LEA shall allow an eligible student to: (i) provisionally enroll in a public school in the LEA at the same time and in the same manner as individuals who reside in the state; or (ii) provisionally enroll in virtual education options that the LEA provides in the same manner as an individual residing in the state. (b) An LEA may not require proof of residency from an eligible student at the time the eligible student applies to enroll in a public school in the LEA. (c) An LEA shall require proof of residence within 10 days after the eligible student's first day of residence in the state.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
02/14/2018
HCR 13
02/26/2018
HCR 13
03/23/2018
Final Legislation
Pro Bono Legal Representation for Service Members and Families Final Legislation
This resolution recognizes the Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance for offering pro bono legal assistance and representation to Veterans and to Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Service members.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Employment Protections
1/2 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
01/01/2017
Final Legislation
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation
Enforcement
No issues are currently in this status.
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