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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities (Physician Associates Compact): West Virginia Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
857 active-duty service members
447 active-duty spouses
856 active-duty children
7,632 National Guard and reserve members
3,638 National Guard and reserve spouses
5,476 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Christopher Arnold
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Mid-Atlantic Region
DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
Mr. Arnold became Mid-Atlantic liaison in 2020. Prior to joining the DSLO, he spent eight years as a top-level staffer in both houses of the New York legislature, four years as director of public affairs in New York's third-largest city and three years managing several units of county government. Mr. Arnold is a former journalist and U.S. Army combat veteran.
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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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State Policy Priorities 2024
Military Access to Quality Family Child Care
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities
9/16 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
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ENACTED
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
02/05/2020
HB 4375
03/07/2020
HB 4375
03/25/2020
Final Legislation
Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation
West Virginia joins the Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist interstate compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Cosmetology Licensure Compact
Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact
Dietitian Licensure Compact
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact
01/31/2020
HB 4179
02/12/2020
HB 4179
03/06/2020
Final Legislation
Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation
West Virginia joins the EMS interstate compact effective 5/17/2020.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Interstate Massage Therapy Compact
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact
03/08/2022
SB 213
02/18/2022
SB 213
03/23/2022
Final Legislation
Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation
West Virginia joins the Counseling compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Nurse Licensure Compact
04/17/2017
Final Legislation
Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation
West Virginia enacted the nurse compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
02/25/2022
SB 221
02/21/2022
SB 221
03/08/2022
Final Legislation
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
West Virginia Joins the Occupational Therapy Compact.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
03/07/2018
SB-456
02/26/2018
SB-456
03/27/2018
Final Legislation
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation
West Virginia joins the Physical Therapy Compact!
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Physician Associates Compact
03/06/2024
SB 667
02/21/2024
SB 667
03/27/2024
Final Legislation
Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation
West Virginia became the fourth state to enact the Physician Associates Compact in March 2024. With seven states having passed the compact as of April 2024, the process will begin to operationalize the compact and give out privileges to practice.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
04/07/2021
SB 668
03/29/2021
SB 668
04/21/2021
Final Legislation
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation
West Virginia joins the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Social Work Licensure Compact
Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
02/13/2024
HB 4951
03/01/2024
HB 4951
03/26/2024
Final Legislation
Interstate Compact for School Psychologists Final Legislation
West Virginia became the second state to enact the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists in 2024.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/06/2018
SB-47
02/19/2018
SB-47
03/20/2018
Final Legislation
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation
Child Abuse Reporting: Requires the Department of Defense family advocacy groups to be notified about any abuse or neglect of a child of a military person.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs
0/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Minimize Delays
Reduce Burdens
Open Enrollment Flexibility
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Defining Armed Forces in State Policy
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status
0/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Education
Employment
Housing
Public Accomodations
Other Protections
State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence
1/5 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Recognize MPOs
Extend Command Legal Authority
Provide Victim Travel Funds
Allow Virtual Appearance
Include Coercive Control
03/24/2010
Final Legislation
Include Coercive Control Final Legislation
West Virginia's code defines domestic violence to include psychological abuse.
Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils
0/6 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Military Affairs
Nutrition and Food Security
Economic and Workforce Development
Early Childhood Education and Childcare
Suicide Prevention
Other Board or Council
No priorities are currently in this status.
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