AL HB338

Examining boards and licensing boards in Alabama must accept military education, training, or service from Armed Forces members or state National Guard toward professional licensure or certification requirements.

State public educational institutions, community colleges, and technical schools must adopt policies by December 31, 2013, awarding academic credits to veteran students for military training or service that meets American Council on Education standards.

Armed Forces members on active duty remain in good standing with their professional licenses or certificates without paying renewal fees or obtaining continuing education credits if circumstances prevent training.

Licenses or certificates must remain in good standing until at least December 31 of the first year following deployment, if the member was in good standing at the time of deployment.

Alabama State Bar licensees are exempt from these provisions and are regulated by the Alabama Supreme Court, which may provide its own waivers and exemptions for military members.