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FL S1786

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nick DiCeglie

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Foreign-trained professionals who lawfully practiced their profession for at least 3 years may substitute that experience for the professional or occupational degree requirement when seeking licensure examination eligibility in Florida
  • Expands pathways to take the surveyor and mapper licensure examination beyond bachelor's degree holders to include applicants with an associate degree or a high school diploma, each requiring at least 6 years of supervised experience (5 in responsible charge) plus 25 semester hours in relevant coursework
  • Creates a reciprocity pathway allowing applicants holding a valid surveying and mapping license from another state, jurisdiction, or territory to sit for the exam with at least 2 years of active practice experience in responsible charge
  • Adds a registered apprenticeship pathway for surveyor and mapper licensure, requiring completion of a Department of Education-approved apprenticeship program plus at least 2 years of supervised experience in responsible charge
  • Shifts accreditation standards for qualifying educational institutions from board approval to accreditation by a body recognized by the United States Department of Education, effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Professional Licensure and Certification

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government1/30/2024

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