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MA S2558
Relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents
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Introduced
10/14/2021
10/14/2021
In Committee
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 (Senate, No. 2502),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2558).
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the portability of military spouse licenses, the education and enrollment of military dependents, and the support provided to military-connected students in Massachusetts. The key provisions include:
1. Allowing military-connected students whose parents are being relocated to Massachusetts under military orders to enroll in local schools remotely without residency requirements, as long as they provide evidence of the military orders.
2. Establishing a "military spouse certificate" that allows the spouse of a service member stationed in Massachusetts or a bordering state to teach in the state without meeting all certification requirements, valid for at least 3 years.
3. Designating "Purple Star Campuses" that provide various support services and resources for military-connected students, such as designating a military liaison, maintaining a dedicated website, and offering transition programs and professional development.
4. Requiring the expedited issuance of licenses or certifications to applicants who are the spouses of military members being transferred to Massachusetts and had to leave their previous employment to accompany their spouse.
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 (2)
Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs (J), Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)
Last Action
Reprinted, as amended, see S2559 (on 10/21/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2558 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2558.pdf |
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