Utah Military Legislation & Policies

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Licensing Compacts (Occupational Therapy Licensure 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.

Kelli May Douglas

Pacific Southwest Regional Liaison

Pacific Southwest Region

AZ, CA, HI, NM, NV, UT

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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.

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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Veteran Hiring Protection

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02/20/2015HB-232

03/06/2015HB-232

03/27/2015

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.

Military Spouse Teacher Certification3/3 Sub-issues passed

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Expediting Applications

03/06/2018SB-227

03/05/2018SB-227

03/26/2018

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

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.

Improving Endorsements

03/26/2018

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.

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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02/05/2013HB-254

02/22/2013HB-254

03/26/2013

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, view the full legislative or policy details.

Virtual School Enrollment

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02/02/2021SB 145

03/17/2021

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.

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Pro Bono Representation

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02/14/2018HCR 13

02/26/2018HCR 13

03/23/2018

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.

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