MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: Army Directive 2024-04 (Reimbursement of Qualifying Spouse Relicensing Costs and Business Costs)

1. References.

a. Title 37, United States Code, section 453 (Allowable travel and transportation: specific authorities)

b. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018, Public Law 115-91, section 556, 131 Stat. 1283

c. NDAA for Fiscal Year 2020, Public Law 116-92, section 577, 133 Stat. 1198

d. NDAA for Fiscal Year 2021, Public Law 116-283, section 622, 134 Stat. 3388

e. NDAA for Fiscal Year 2023, Public Law 117-263, section 622, 136 Stat. 2395

f. NDAA for Fiscal Year 2024, Public Law 118-31, section 635, 137 Stat. 136

g. Army Directive 2020–01 (Reimbursement for State Licensure and Certification Costs for the Spouse of a Soldier Arising From a Permanent Change of Station), 16 January 2020 (hereby rescinded)

2. Purpose.

This directive establishes policy for the authorized reimbursement for licensing, certification, and business costs for a spouse of a Soldier.

3. Applicability.

This policy applies to the regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.

4. Background.

Supporting Army spouses in continuing their work in a new place of residence is important. Spouses in professionally licensed fields face challenges resulting from delays and the cost of transferring licenses to a new jurisdiction. Spouses who own businesses also face challenges in moving a business to a new location. By mitigating these barriers, we will improve the quality of life for our Soldiers and Families and ease the stress of transferring duty stations with consideration for long-term career implications.

WASHINGTON 3 0 MAY 2024 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: Army Directive 2024-04 (Reimbursement of Qualifying Spouse Relicensing Costs and Business Costs)