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This bill requires professional and occupational boards in New Jersey to more easily issue licenses to military veterans who have equivalent professional credentials from another jurisdiction. Specifically, the bill mandates that boards must issue licenses to applicants who have served in the Armed Forces, including the New Jersey National Guard, if they have an equivalent license in good standing from another jurisdiction and have received an honorable or general, honorable conditions discharge. The boards can require applicants to provide documentation of their training, education, or experience, but they must develop methods for evaluating equivalent experience that do not require the exact same number of hours as the local jurisdiction. The bill aims to reduce barriers for veterans seeking professional licenses by recognizing their military training and credentials, while still ensuring that applicants meet the core professional requirements. The legislation will take effect on the first day of the third month following its enactment, with boards allowed to begin preparatory administrative work in advance of that date.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1148