§ 2.2-2002.2 Military Spouse Liaison; position created; duties; report
A. There is created in the Department of Veterans Services the position of Military Spouse Liaison to conduct outreach and advocate on behalf of military spouses in the Commonwealth.
1. Provide assistance and information to military spouses seeking professional licenses and credentials or other employment in the Commonwealth;
2. Coordinate research on issues facing military spouses and create informational materials to assist military spouses and their families;
3. Examine barriers and provide recommendations to assist military spouses in accessing high-quality child care and developing resources in coordination with military installations and the Department of Education to increase access to high-quality child care for military families;
4. Develop, in coordination with the Virginia Employment Commission and employers, a common form for military spouses to complete, highlighting specific skills, education, and training to help military spouses quickly find meaningful employment in relevant economic sectors; and
5. Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Commissioner.
History
The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. That modification is as follows: in 2023, chapters 246 and 247.
2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 309; 2023, cc. 246, 247.