U.S. military spouses who move to Michigan will have an easier time finding work under legislation introduced this week by Rep. Mike Shirkey that cuts red tape for the? licensing requirements of teachers, health-care workers and real estate agents.
House Bills 5994-96 wouldallow Michigan to recognize the validteaching certificates, and health care and real estate licenses issuedfrom other states in a more expedited fashion?for military spouses having to relocate to Michigan.? Temporary licenses can?be issued to fill the gap between application and final approval from the state.
"We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our military families, and government bureaucracy should never hinder a military spouse from finding work as quickly as possible," said Shirkey, R-Clarklake.? "Moving from state to state can be an unfortunate part of life for most military families, and we should do everything we can to warmly welcome them to Michigan."
More than 100,000 military spouses with professional licenses have trouble transferring their licenses as they move from state to state, according to the White House.? Military spouse unemployment is close to 26 percent, more than double the national average.
"As we celebrate Veterans Day this Monday, we should remember that we must help veterans and their families throughout the entire year," Shirkey said.? "Moving to a new statecan be a hectic and uneasy time, especially if a military spouse is without work.? We need to expedite these temporary licenses for these spouses to find work and help provide for their families."
There are currently about 20 states that have approved legislation to ease the burden of military spouse?s career portability due to military moves.?
?The bills now go to various committees for consideration.
Source: http://www.gophouse.com/readarticle.asp?ID=9336&District=65
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