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IDVA reviews new accreditation requirements for county veteran service officers; county officer reported compliant

Dearborn County Board of Commissioners · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Cambria Sparks of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs briefed commissioners on updated service officer accreditation standards enacted after SB 433, including a 1,000-hour annual requirement, posted office hours, training and technology requirements; the county's veteran service officer 'Dave' was described as meeting standards.

Cambria Sparks of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs told the Dearborn County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 20 that new accreditation standards for county veteran service officers require 1,000 hours of service per year (about 19 hours per week), posted office hours, dedicated private interview space, and…

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