Mary GrahamÂ
We wanted to expand on an item in the Dec. 6 Post and Courier regarding the law that Gov. Henry McMaster signed concerning military spouses, which will have a significant effect on our military communities in South Carolina.
The Armed Service Members and Spouses Professional and Occupational Licensing Act has-far reaching impact, much beyond the help it provides our state during the COVID-19 pandemic by allowing newly relocated nurses to start practicing quickly.
The act was a priority for the armed services. About 20% of military spouses who are in professions requiring licensing and certifications said they wait as long as 10 months to receive credentials after relocating, according to a 2019 Department of Defense survey of active-duty spouses.