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MA S2502
MA S2502Relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents
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Introduced
07/26/2021
07/26/2021
In Committee
10/14/2021
10/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to military spouse licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents; and of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2502).
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the portability of professional licenses, education, and enrollment for military spouses and dependents in Massachusetts. The key provisions include:
1) Eliminating the requirement that the licensing requirements of other states be "substantially equivalent" to Massachusetts in order for a military spouse to obtain a license.
2) Requiring the state's professional licensing boards to issue a license or provide notification of deficiencies within 30 days for military members and their spouses.
3) Creating a "military spouse certificate" to allow spouses with valid out-of-state teaching certifications to teach in Massachusetts without passing the state certification exams.
4) Establishing a "Purple Star Campus" designation for schools that provide support and resources for students from military families.
5) Allowing military dependents to be considered residents for purposes of school enrollment, even if their parent is stationed in the state on temporary orders.
6) Ensuring in-state tuition eligibility at public universities for military members, spouses, and dependents.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (35)
Natalie Blais (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
John Cronin (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Kelly Pease (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
John Velis (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs (J)
Last Action
New draft substituted, as amended, see S2558 (on 10/21/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2502 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2502.pdf |
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