ERIC Number: EJ1279873
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-3073
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A Study on Military Spouse Licensure Portability in Legislation and Practice
Ballard, Jaime; Borden, Lynne
Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, v31 n2 p209-218 2020
Military spouses face employment obstacles such as relocations, leading to un- or underemployment. The Department of Defense (DoD) proposed three best practice guidelines for transfer of licenses for military spouses. In this study, we (a) reviewed state legislation on military spouse licensure portability and identified how states addressed DoD best practices, and (b) interviewed staff and reviewed websites at six occupational boards of each state. Most states have implemented at least two guidelines, while occupational boards have implemented only some of the legislated guidelines. Thirty-seven percent of boards in states with legislation supporting expedited applications for military spouses did not offer them, and not all accommodations are publicly displayed. Financial counselors should recommend military spouses call regulatory offices about accommodations.
Descriptors: Spouses, Military Personnel, Employment, Barriers, Relocation, Best Practices, Underemployment, Unemployment, State Legislation, Guidelines, Web Sites, Money Management, Occupations, Certification, Employment Qualifications
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: US Department of Defense; National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 20164878825895