Bill > H3697

This bill aims to improve military spouse-licensure portability, education, and enrollment of dependents in Massachusetts. It does this by: 1) Removing the requirement that the licensing requirements of other states be "substantially equivalent" to Massachusetts in order for military spouses to obtain a license through reciprocity. 2) Requiring the Division of Professional Licensure to issue a license or notify an applicant within 30 days if the applicant is a member of the armed forces or the spouse of a member. 3) Establishing a "Purple Star Campus" designation for schools that provide support and resources for military-connected students, such as having a military liaison, maintaining a transition program, and offering professional development for staff. 4) Allowing military dependents who have been transferred to Massachusetts or were previously enrolled in a Massachusetts high school before a deployment to be considered residents for enrollment purposes. 5) Granting in-state tuition status at public colleges and universities for active duty military members, their spouses, and their unemancipated dependents.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3697