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Draft bill would direct DOPL to map military specialties to Utah occupational licenses
Summary
Sen. Valerie Baldry and Libertas Institute proposed draft legislation to create a public crosswalk between military occupational specialties and state licenses and to accept verified military training toward licensure; DOPL said it is neutral but flagged potential fiscal needs.
Sen. Valerie Baldry told the Veterans and Military Affairs Commission she is sponsoring draft legislation intended to make it easier for service members and veterans to use military training toward Utah occupational licenses.
Baldry said the bill would direct the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) to consult with the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and identify military specialties that are substantially equivalent to state licensing requirements, publish a transparent crosswalk, and accept verified military training and experience toward licensure. Baldry framed the proposal as a way to reduce financial stress and ease transitions…
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