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This Study Bill modifies reporting requirements and continuing education for county commissions of veteran affairs, which are local government bodies that assist veterans with benefits and services. Specifically, it changes the reporting period for the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs' annual report from the previous calendar year to the previous fiscal year, meaning the data will reflect the period from July 1st to June 30th. Additionally, the bill mandates that executive directors or administrators of these county commissions must meet continuing education requirements set by the commandant of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, rather than those previously required by the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, while still needing to meet federal requirements from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.