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OK SB1404
Bill
Status
3/5/2014
Primary Sponsor
Charles Wyrick
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AI Summary
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Renames the Post-Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act and defines "service member," "veteran," and "military spouse" for purposes of the act, with veterans limited to those discharged within 3 years prior to application.
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Directs the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop expedited educator certification processes for service members, veterans, and military spouses, including authority to issue temporary educator certificates.
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Requires all health occupations boards and commissions to develop expedited licensure/certification processes for service members, veterans, and military spouses, with board-assigned advisors to assist with applications.
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Authorizes the State Department of Health EMS division to credit military training and education toward Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Responder licensure requirements.
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Establishes procedures for automatic license extension during active duty, fee-free renewal while deployed, and continued good standing for licensed professionals on active duty, effective November 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Professions and occupations; expediting certain licenses for military service persons. Effective date.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Economic Development and Financial Services
3/18/2014