Virginia Military Legislation & Policies

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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.

Kevin Bruch

South Atlantic Regional Liaison

South Atlantic Region

GA, NC, SC, VA

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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.

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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03/27/2015

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, download a copy of the policy.

Military Spouse Teacher Certification2/3 Sub-issues passed

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Expediting Applications

Temporary Licensing

04/04/2018

Temporary Licensing Final Legislation

Establishes endorsement if they have a license in good standing from another state.

For more information, download a copy of the policy.

Improving Endorsements

04/04/2018

Improving Endorsements Final Legislation

Establishes endorsement if they have a license in good standing from another state.

For more information, download a copy of the policy.

Veteran Hiring Protection

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Service Member Licensure and Credit

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01/26/2012HB-195

02/02/2015SB-1335

03/23/2015

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.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Virtual School Enrollment

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09/29/2020

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

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12/15/2016

Pro Bono Legal Representation for Service Members and Families Final Legislation

Virginia Pro Bono Policy

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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01/25/2017HB-1537

02/16/2017HB-1537

03/03/2017

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 Protections1/2 Sub-issues passed

SUBISSUES

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Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act

02/10/2016HB-111

02/22/2018HB-146

03/09/2018

Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation

National Guard Protection Act.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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