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West Virginia
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Military Spouse Hiring Preference (Hiring Preference - Private Sector): West Virginia Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data
State residents include:
1,072 active-duty service members
476 active-duty spouses
843 active-duty children
7,840 National Guard and reserve members
3,601 National Guard and reserve spouses
5,464 National Guard and reserve children
Data source: DMDC, Aug. 31, 2024.
Regional Liaison
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Christopher Arnold
Mid-Atlantic Regional Liaison
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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Emeritus Priorities
Medicaid Waivers
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Veteran Hiring Protection
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
03/01/2016
HB-4507
03/10/2016
HB-4507
03/24/2016
Final Legislation
Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation
Creates Employers to create veterans employment preference.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Purple Star Schools Program
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
05/03/2021
Final Legislation
Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation
The Purple Star Program is a designed to display a special commitment to supporting military children and their families.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
Service Member Licensure and Credit
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
04/03/2012
HB-2490
02/17/2014
HB-4151
04/01/2014
Final Legislation
Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation
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For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
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Advance Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Virtual School Enrollment
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
In-State Tuition Continuity
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Pro Bono Representation
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
State Employment Protections
1/2 Sub-priorities passed
SUB-PRIORITIES
HOUSE
SENATE
ENACTED
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act
03/01/2016
SB-484
03/23/2016
Final Legislation
Uniform Services & Reemployment Rights Act Final Legislation
Provides National Guard Members Employment Protection.
For more information,
view the full legislative or policy details
.
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