Bill > H3648

This bill aims to improve military spouse licensure portability, education, and enrollment of dependents in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Removing the requirement that another state's licensure or certification requirements be "substantially equivalent" to Massachusetts' for military spouses to obtain a Massachusetts license. 2. Requiring the state to issue a license or notify an applicant within 15 days if the applicant is a member of the armed forces or a military spouse, and specify any missing requirements. 3. Establishing a "military spouse certificate" to allow teaching without meeting all certification testing requirements, valid for at least 3 years. 4. Designating "Purple Star Campuses" to better support military-connected students, including by having a military liaison and providing transition programs and resources. 5. Considering military dependents as state residents for the purposes of school enrollment and in-state tuition at public higher education institutions, even if their parent is stationed in the state under military orders.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3648