FL S0350

Commission must implement, administer, and maintain a basic abilities examination for all applicants to basic recruit training in law enforcement and corrections by January 1, 2019.

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

Commission may charge a nonrefundable fee not to exceed $50 per examination attempt, with fees deposited into the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund.

Examination fee takes effect upon implementation of the revised basic abilities examination on or before January 1, 2019.

Changes terminology from "basic skills examination and assessment instrument" to "basic abilities examination" in statute.