CT HB05299

Allows veterans and active military members to have military training recognized as equivalent to civilian occupational training requirements for police officer certification, motor vehicle operator licenses, apprenticeships, security officer licensing, and emergency medical technician certification.

Establishes a military training evaluation program in the Labor Department whereby service members can submit documentation of military training to be evaluated for substitution of all or part of apprenticeship requirements, with eligible applicants waived from licensing and application fees.

Waives examinations and fees for qualified veterans and service members applying for motor vehicle operator licenses and occupational licenses in skilled trades, provided they held equivalent military credentials within the specified timeframes.

Requires institutions of higher education to award college credit for military occupational specialty training and directs the Board of Regents and UConn Board of Trustees to develop guidelines for course equivalency by July 1, 2016.

Mandates all licensing authorities to collect data on service member applicants and submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing application approval rates, processing times, and recommendations for improving access to licensure and certification for veterans and military members.