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MA H3697
Relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Tom Stanley (D)*,
Pete Capano (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2502 (on 07/26/2021)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3697 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3697.pdf |
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