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Introduced
01/04/2018
01/04/2018
In Committee
01/07/2018
01/07/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires DVA to contract with individuals & entities to provide alternative treatment to certain veterans; requires treatment to be provided under direction of licensed individuals; requires reports to DVA; authorizes Supreme Court to admit bar applicant who is spouse of servicemember; requires DOE to expedite application for educator certification submitted by spouse of servicemember; requires SBE to adopt rules for extending validity of temporary certificate of spouse of servicemember; provides legislative findings & intent regarding continuing education for veterans.
AI Summary
This bill has several key provisions:
1. It requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to contract with individuals, non-profit corporations, state universities, or Florida College System institutions to provide alternative treatments, such as therapeutic services not part of the standard of care, for veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. These alternative treatments must be provided under the direction of licensed professionals.
2. It allows the Florida Supreme Court to admit the spouse of a servicemember stationed in the state to the Florida Bar, provided they meet certain requirements like holding a law degree and being licensed in another jurisdiction.
3. It requires the Department of Education to expedite the processing of educator certification applications submitted by spouses of servicemembers stationed in the state, and to issue statements of eligibility for these applicants within 60 days even if they don't meet all the requirements for a certificate.
4. It expresses the legislature's intent for the State Board of Education and Board of Governors to work together to help veterans continue their education by aligning degree programs with military training, appointing faculty liaisons, and providing support services and priority registration.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1191 |
Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1191/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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