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Feds remind states about law protecting military spouse job licenses
- DOJ reminds state licensing boards to honor SCRA license portability for military families moving on orders.
- Scrutiny over portals that fail to show SCRA license portability options for applicants.
- DOJ cites past actions backing license portability, including support in a 2023 court case.
- Rewritten SCRA provisions could limit portability for multistate license holders in noncompact states.
- Lawmakers’ changes also affect proof of orders and allow temporary licenses.
- DOJ reiterates that certain documents, like official orders, can be substituted with a commanding officer’s letter.
- DOJ highlights updates allowing background checks and temporary licenses without prior active use requirements.
- The article notes ongoing DOJ actions and advocacy for clearer SCRA guidance for bar associations.
- Portée case cited as example where Texas’ license denial was ruled a SCRA violation.
- DOJ letters address law license portability specifics for state bars and courts.
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