Committee amends and approves bill to recognize JROTC commitments in February
The State Planning & Community Affairs Committee approved a committee substitute of House Bill 208 on Feb. 8 that adds the word "commitment" to the bill title, designating the second Wednesday in February as a day to recognize JROTC students' intent to serve; sponsors said the change avoids confusing that recognition with formal military swearing-in.
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The State Planning & Community Affairs Committee on Feb. 8 voted to advance House Bill 208 after adopting an amendment that adds the word "commitment" to the bill's title, changing the language to reflect a recognition of intent rather than a formal military oath.
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