Our mutual celebration and thanks to Sen. Derek Kilmer and Rep. Troy Kelley for the successful inclusion of our legislative agenda items 1) "do not harm" for Guard/Reserve deployed and 2) granting credit for applicable military for civilian professional accreditation.
This is an important first step. Over the coming months, we can take the opportunity to encourage a responsible study of these items, and pursuit of legislation in the next legislative session.
But first, please offer our thanks to Sen. Kilmer and Rep. Kelley.
Here's where to find the details:
(6) The department of licensing and the department of health shall jointly review and report to the appropriate policy committees of the legislature by December 1, 2008, recommendations for implementing a process of holding in abeyance for up to six months following the conclusion of active duty service the expiration of, and currency requirements for, professional licenses and certificates for individuals who have been called to active duty military service.
Also, items 44 and 45 on page 164 of the budget:
(44) The department of licensing and the department of health shall jointly review and report to the appropriate policy committees of the legislature by December 1, 2008, recommendations for implementing a process of holding in abeyance for up to six months following the conclusion of active duty service the expiration of, and currency requirements for, professional licenses and certificates for individuals who have been called to active duty military service.
(45) The higher education coordinating board, the department of licensing, and the department of health shall jointly review and report to appropriate policy committees of the legislature by December 1, 2008, on barriers and opportunities for increasing the extent to which veterans separating from duty are able to apply skills sets and education required while in service to certification, licensure, and degree requirements.
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