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FL H1559

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lawrence McClure

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Foreign-trained exiled professionals who have lawfully practiced their profession for at least 3 years may substitute that practice experience for the professional or occupational degree requirement when seeking examination eligibility under s. 472.0101, F.S.
  • Accreditation standards for surveyor and mapper licensure exam prerequisites are updated to require degrees from colleges or universities accredited by a body recognized by the United States Department of Education, replacing the previous "board"-approved standard.
  • New pathways to the surveyor and mapper licensure exam are added for applicants with an associate degree or high school diploma, each requiring at least 6 years of subordinate experience (5 in responsible charge) and a minimum of 25 semester hours in surveying-related coursework.
  • Additional exam eligibility pathways are established for applicants holding a valid surveying and mapping license from another state (with at least 2 years of responsible-charge experience) or a registered apprenticeship certificate approved by the Department of Education (with at least 2 years of subordinate experience).
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Professional Licensure

Last Action

Died in Commerce Committee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee2/1/2024
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee1/13/2024

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