FL S1632

Commission must implement, administer, maintain, and revise a basic abilities examination for all law enforcement and corrections recruit training applicants by January 1, 2018.

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

Changes terminology from "basic skills examination and assessment instrument" to "basic abilities examination" for recruit training entrance requirements.

Commission may set a nonrefundable examination fee not to exceed $75 per attempt, with collected fees deposited in the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund.

Fee takes effect upon implementation of the revised examination by January 1, 2018; act becomes effective July 1, 2016.