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Licensing Compacts (Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact): Virginia Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
124,195 active-duty service members
53,561 active-duty spouses
106,039 active-duty children
56,641 National Guard and reserve members
22,567 National Guard and reserve spouses
35,779 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2021.
Regional Liaison
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Kevin Bruch
South Atlantic Regional Liaison
South Atlantic Region
GA, NC, SC, VA
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.
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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
03/27/2015
Final Legislation
Allow Service Members to Retain Their Earned Priority for Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Final Legislation
Allows the dependent of an active duty military member to maintain their position on the waiting list following a transfer out of the Commonwealth provided the member maintains Virginia as their State of legal residence.
For more information,
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Military Spouse Teacher Certification
2/3 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Expediting Applications
Temporary Licensing
04/04/2018
Final Legislation
Temporary Licensing Final Legislation
Establishes endorsement if they have a license in good standing from another state.
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download a copy of the policy
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Improving Endorsements
04/04/2018
Final Legislation
Improving Endorsements Final Legislation
Establishes endorsement if they have a license in good standing from another state.
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download a copy of the policy
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Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/26/2012
HB-195
02/02/2015
SB-1335
03/23/2015
Final Legislation
Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation
Adopt a policy for the award of academic credit to any student enrolled in a comprehensive community college who has successfully completed a military training course or program as part of his military service that is applicable to the student's certificate of degree requirements.
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view the full legislative or policy details
.
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
09/29/2020
Final Legislation
Virtual School Enrollment Final Legislation
Virginia code 22.1-212.2 establishes a public virtual network which includes both state and local virtual systems. Code 22.1-3 establishes free access to the virtual network for military children involved in permanent change of duty stations or moving on and off station.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
12/15/2016
Final Legislation
Pro Bono Legal Representation for Service Members and Families Final Legislation
Virginia Pro Bono Policy
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
01/25/2017
HB-1537
02/16/2017
HB-1537
03/03/2017
Final Legislation
State Enhancements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA Final Legislation
National Guard rights, benefits, and protections upon call to active duty.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
State Employment Protections
1/2 Sub-issues passed
SUBISSUES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
02/10/2016
HB-111
02/22/2018
HB-146
03/09/2018
Final Legislation
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation
National Guard Protection Act.
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