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FL S1566

Military and Veteran Support


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Introduced
01/04/2018
In Committee
01/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Department of Veterans' Affairs, subject to appropriation, to contract with individuals and entities to provide alternative treatment options for certain veterans; authorizing the Supreme Court of Florida to admit on motion a bar applicant who is the spouse of a servicemember stationed in this state under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of Education to expedite the processing of an application for educator certification submitted by the spouse of a servicemember stationed in this state; requiring the State Board of Education to adopt rules regarding extending validity of a temporary certificate if the applicant is the spouse of a servicemember stationed in this state, etc.

AI Summary

This bill has several key provisions: 1. It requires the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, subject to appropriation, to contract with individuals and entities to provide alternative treatment options for veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. These alternative treatments must be provided under the supervision of licensed medical professionals. 2. It allows the Florida Supreme Court to admit on motion the spouse of a servicemember stationed in Florida to practice law in the state, as long as they meet certain requirements like being licensed in another jurisdiction and demonstrating their presence in the state. 3. It requires the Florida Department of Education to expedite the processing of educator certification applications submitted by the spouses of servicemembers stationed in Florida, and to issue temporary certificates or statements of eligibility within 60 days. 4. It directs the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors of the State University System to work together to align degree programs with military training and experience, appoint veteran liaisons, provide outreach to disabled veterans, and facilitate meetings to develop best practices for supporting veteran students.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (on 03/10/2018)

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