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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts (Social Work Licensure Compact): Wisconsin Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
3,391 active-duty service members
1,218 active-duty spouses
2,227 active-duty children
1,458 children in K-12
19,194 National Guard and reserve members
7,807 National Guard and reserve spouses
12,720 National Guard and reserve children
8,121 children in K-12
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2025
Regional Liaison
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Shane Preston
Great Lakes Regional Liaison
Great Lakes Region
IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.
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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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Emeritus Priorities
Medicaid Waivers
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Veteran Hiring Protection
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Purple Star Schools Program
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ENACTED
Service Member Licensure and Credit
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SENATE
ENACTED
02/21/2012
SB-357
02/14/2012
SB-357
03/05/2012
Final Legislation
Advance Enrollment
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ENACTED
In-State Tuition Continuity
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SENATE
ENACTED
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
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SENATE
ENACTED
07/03/2025
AB 252
06/30/2025
SB 259
03/13/2026
Final Legislation
Virtual School Enrollment
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ENACTED
Pro Bono Representation
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ENACTED
Legal Protections for Military Families
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Education
Employment
Housing
Public Accomodations
Other Protections
Veterans Treatment Court
0/3 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Treatment
Open Selection
02/24/2025
AB 73
03/07/2025
SB 80
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State Employment Protections
1/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
02/22/2018
HB-943
03/01/2016
SB-484
04/17/2018
Final Legislation
Enforcement
Ask the Question Campaign
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ENACTED
Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal
2/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
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Driver's License
09/30/2024
Final Legislation
Driver's License Final Legislation
Wisconsin allows for remote renewal of driver's license.
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Vehicle Registration
09/30/2024
Final Legislation
Vehicle Registration Final Legislation
Wisconsin allows for remote renewals for vehicle registration.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
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