That arise for military spouses. Some states for example applicants are required to take an entry-level course in state history or other subjects before the licensing board will grant a license So. If you're a military spouse with years of teaching experience and you move across state lines. You could end up taking extra classes for weeks on end before. You can even get a job and that's just. What happens in one profession
When you're talking about dozens of careers the web of requirements and standards can get pretty thick. But before any further let. Me be very clear: We're not asking any state to change their standards. These state rules are important and states have every right to set benchmarks just like. These In doing so. They hold our professionals to a high bar and they give. Us all peace of mind. Whenever we walk into a hospital or enroll our kids in school. But it's also clear. That this system poses very unique challenges for our military families.
And recently a number of states have stepped forward to address. This very problem So let. Me just tell. You about what just. Some of a few states are already doing In Tennessee they're granting temporary licenses in many professions which will allow spouses to get a job first then complete. Any remaining state licensing requirements. In Colorado the director of their state licensing agency. Now has the power to waive cumbersome requirements for military spouses who clearly demonstrate their competence. And then in Arizona. They passed legislation to grant licenses in most professions to military spouses who have at least. One year of experience So that's three states with three different solutions. Each of them military spouses with professional skills and experience don't have to wait before. They get to work.
They need to complete. Any remaining requirements in their new state. They can do. They earn a paycheck. And that's the general guideline. That eight other states have followed as they've created laws of their own. And we're pleased. That 13 more states have legislation pending or waiting to be introduced. That still leaves 26 states --. That still leaves. Than half the country --. That have yet to address. This issue And again that's where. This report comes in We know that there's no one-size-fits-all solution here.
Every state is different So. This report simply provides a roadmap of best practices. That leaders across the country can use as a resource as. They explore ways. That their state can better support. These military families The report contains tips and ideas not edicts and decrees. But the point is that there are solutions here. This is a solvable problem. So today we are setting a national goal -- by the year 2014. We want all 50 states to have passed their own legislation to address. These licensing issues. We know it's an ambitious goal.
We know it won't be easy to achieve but we also know that our nation's military families have waited long enough (applause) And it's also important to note. That this isn't just about military spouses. This issue affects our troops. It affects our military children. All of whom are relying on the income of these spouses earn. This affects our schools and our hospitals and our businesses. That need those skilled employees.
When you're talking about dozens of careers the web of requirements and standards can get pretty thick. But before any further let. Me be very clear: We're not asking any state to change their standards. These state rules are important and states have every right to set benchmarks just like. These In doing so. They hold our professionals to a high bar and they give. Us all peace of mind. Whenever we walk into a hospital or enroll our kids in school. But it's also clear. That this system poses very unique challenges for our military families.
And recently a number of states have stepped forward to address. This very problem So let. Me just tell. You about what just. Some of a few states are already doing In Tennessee they're granting temporary licenses in many professions which will allow spouses to get a job first then complete. Any remaining state licensing requirements. In Colorado the director of their state licensing agency. Now has the power to waive cumbersome requirements for military spouses who clearly demonstrate their competence. And then in Arizona. They passed legislation to grant licenses in most professions to military spouses who have at least. One year of experience So that's three states with three different solutions. Each of them military spouses with professional skills and experience don't have to wait before. They get to work.
They need to complete. Any remaining requirements in their new state. They can do. They earn a paycheck. And that's the general guideline. That eight other states have followed as they've created laws of their own. And we're pleased. That 13 more states have legislation pending or waiting to be introduced. That still leaves 26 states --. That still leaves. Than half the country --. That have yet to address. This issue And again that's where. This report comes in We know that there's no one-size-fits-all solution here.
Every state is different So. This report simply provides a roadmap of best practices. That leaders across the country can use as a resource as. They explore ways. That their state can better support. These military families The report contains tips and ideas not edicts and decrees. But the point is that there are solutions here. This is a solvable problem. So today we are setting a national goal -- by the year 2014. We want all 50 states to have passed their own legislation to address. These licensing issues. We know it's an ambitious goal.
We know it won't be easy to achieve but we also know that our nation's military families have waited long enough (applause) And it's also important to note. That this isn't just about military spouses. This issue affects our troops. It affects our military children. All of whom are relying on the income of these spouses earn. This affects our schools and our hospitals and our businesses. That need those skilled employees.
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