FL H0777

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission must implement, administer, and maintain a basic abilities examination for all law enforcement and corrections officer candidates entering basic recruit training by January 1, 2018

Commission shall establish by rule the procedures for administering the examination and standards for acceptable performance

Examination fee capped at $75 per scheduled attempt, non-refundable if applicant fails to appear, with collected fees deposited into the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund

Entrance into basic recruit training programs limited to candidates who pass the basic abilities examination based on job task analysis for each discipline

Bill takes effect July 1, 2016, with examination fee taking effect upon implementation on or before January 1, 2018