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Explore How States are Supporting Military Families
Across the country, states are advancing thoughtful policies, programs, and partnerships that strengthen support for military and veteran-connected families. This toolkit brings together those efforts in one shared, accessible place.
Select a state on the map to explore local initiatives, or browse the full database below to discover ideas and opportunities being activated nationwide.
Darker shaded states are a Do Your Part state.
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Expedited Licensing Review
Expidite the review and approval of a license application submitted to the Division of Banking and Securities.
Missouri connects service members and their families to workforce training, employment opportunities, and career resources through Mo Heroes Connect, supporting career readiness and family well-being.
Will allow the option for temporary licensure for nearly all professions, thus allowing individuals to get to work more quickly while moving through the process for permanent licensure.
Requires qualifying military members and military spouses to obtain permanent licensure within 30 days of a completed application. 61 licenses issued under SCRA in 2024, 119 in 2025.
Maryland declared 2024 the “Year for Military Families” with a legislative agenda to support and empower service members, military spouses, and caregivers through job opportunity expansion, preferential hiring, and increased leave benefits.
Washington provides occupational licensing compacts and military spouse license recognition for military service members, veterans, and spouses, supporting workforce access, credential portability, and career continuity across state lines.
Licensing for Military Spouses
Utah provides streamlined professional licensing for military spouses, supporting workforce access, career mobility, and family stability.
Utah provides priority consideration for employment for military service members, veterans, and spouses, supporting workforce access, hiring opportunities, and career stability.
Utah provides licensing support for military spouses, supporting credential recognition, workforce access, and career continuity.
Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Division – Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Hawaiʻi’s Military and Veterans Affairs Committee offers programs for military spouses, veterans, and transitioning service members, including licensing reciprocity, SkillBridge partnerships, and HireNet Hawaiʻi training to improve career access.
SC Department of Education-Military Spouse Applicant Expedited Processing
South Carolina provides expedited educator application processing for military spouses through the Department of Education, supporting credential recognition, workforce access, and employment continuity.
Missouri Job Centers Services
Missouri provides employment and education-related services through its Job Centers to support service members, veterans, and military families as they transition to civilian careers and training opportunities.
South Carolina Department of Education Military Spouse Applicant for State Licensing
South Carolina supports military spouses by streamlining state licensing processes, helping reduce employment barriers and support family stability during military relocations.
Hawaiʻi allows state employees serving as military caregivers to take leave, supporting workforce participation, family responsibilities, and well-being for service members and their families.
Illinois participates in occupational licensing compacts, allowing military spouses to transfer credentials and maintain employment across state lines, supporting workforce continuity and family stability.
Kansas provides professional licensing benefits to service members, veterans, and military spouses, supporting workforce access, career advancement, and family well-being.
Vermont provides occupational licensing compacts and military spouse license recognition for military service members, veterans, and spouses, supporting workforce access, credential portability, and career continuity across state lines.
Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act
Oklahoma streamlines occupational licensing, education, and credentialing for military spouses and service members, supporting workforce access, career mobility, and family stability.
Professional and Vocational Licensing Division’s policies
Hawaiʻi’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division implements policies that streamline licensure for military spouses and service members, supporting workforce access, career mobility, and family stability.
Passing of 2 additional bills: the Counseling Compact and the Occupational Therapy Compact, and extension of the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act to extend deadlines for various occupational licensure boards
Alabama passed the Counseling Compact and Occupational Therapy Compact and extended the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act, streamlining occupational licensure for military spouses and service members and supporting workforce access, career mobility, and family stability.
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