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OK SB1404

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Wyrick

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Authorizes the State Department of Health EMS division to credit military training and education toward Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Responder licensure requirements.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Financial Services3/18/2014
Education2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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