Bill > S2491

This bill proposes to add a new section (Section 2D) to Chapter 115 of the Massachusetts General Laws to create a program that supports veteran employment opportunities by allowing the commissioner to reimburse veterans for municipal civil service exam costs. Specifically, the bill permits veterans to receive reimbursement for up to three civil service exam attempts, with a key restriction that no reimbursement will be authorized if the veteran fails a subsequent exam. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to collaborate with stakeholder organizations that provide services to veterans during the program's development. The purpose of this bill appears to be removing financial barriers that might prevent veterans from taking municipal civil service exams and potentially improving their employment prospects in public sector jobs by offsetting the costs associated with these important qualifying examinations.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2491