Bill > S2429

This bill aims to address various issues related to military spouse-licensure portability, education, and enrollment of dependents. It amends existing laws to: 1. Eliminate the requirement that the licensing requirements of other states need to be "substantially equivalent" to those in Massachusetts for military spouses to receive expedited licensure. 2. Mandate a 15-day timeline for issuing licenses or notifying applicants of any deficiencies in their military training or experience. 3. Create a "military spouse certificate" to allow spouses of service members to teach in Massachusetts without meeting the standard certification testing requirements. 4. Establish a "Purple Star Campus" program to support military-connected students, including designating a school staff member as a military liaison. 5. Classify dependents of military members as residents of Massachusetts for the purposes of school enrollment and in-state tuition at public higher education institutions, even if the family is temporarily stationed in the state. Overall, the bill streamlines the process for military spouses to obtain professional licenses and ensures continuity of education and in-state tuition benefits for military families in Massachusetts.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2429