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Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 2, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 2, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 17, 2021
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 424
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 424 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 424 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who finish certain approved apprenticeship programs can now apply for professional licenses through their state licensing boards. Boards can still require these applicants to take exams and pay fees, just like people who finished a traditional school program. However, boards cannot require apprentices to complete more training hours than they would require from someone who went to a school.1
Read the official explanation
_____ apprenticeship program.1, to grant a license to a person who completes an apprenticeship program that meets certain federal requirements and if the person submits an application to the appropriate board. The bill allows a board to impose the same requirements regarding examinations and the payment of fees that the board imposes on an applicant who has completed an educational program. The bill prohibits a board from requiring an applicant to complete more hours of apprenticeship training than the number of hours of education required by an applicant who completes an educational program. The bill does not change the provisions for apprenticeship programs for licenses under Code chapter 103 (electricians and electrical contractors) or Code chapter 105 (plumbers, mechanical professionals, and contractors). The bill takes effect January 1, 2022.
Changed since by amendment H-1289; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 8, 2021. Meeting: Thursday, February 11 · 10:00 AM · RM 24A.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
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