Bill > S2559

This bill aims to address military spouse-licensure portability, education, and enrollment of dependents. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing members of the armed forces, their spouses, and their unemancipated dependents stationed in Massachusetts to be considered Massachusetts residents for admission and tuition purposes at public institutions of higher education. 2. Providing in-state student classification for military members, their spouses, and their unemancipated dependents at Massachusetts public colleges and universities, even if they are transferred or discharged while enrolled. 3. Requiring school districts to allow remote enrollment and preliminary registration for military-connected students whose parents/guardians are being relocated to Massachusetts under military orders, without requiring physical appearance or proof of residency at the time of enrollment. 4. Establishing a "military spouse certificate" to expedite teaching certification for spouses of active-duty military members serving in Massachusetts or a bordering state. 5. Requiring the Department of Veterans' Services to provide information to military members and veterans on civilian licensure and certification opportunities that align with their military training and skills. The bill aims to ease the transition and provide educational opportunities for military families in Massachusetts.

Budget and Finance

Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs (J), Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2559