SB 2346 - LAW/POLICY - Amend County Veterans' Service Officers Accreditation Requirement from NACVSO to Any VSO - 2015 - FAILED HOUSE

County Veterans' Service Officers Accreditation Requirement

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 37-14-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to county veterans' service officers.

• Removes requirement for County Veteran Service Officer's to be accredited with "National Association of County Veteran Service Officers"
• Adds requirement for County Veteran Service Officer's to be accredited with any veteran service organization recognized by the US Department of Veterans Affairs

House GVA amendment

• Changes requirement for County Veteran Service Officers to be accredited with "any" veteran service organization to being accredited with North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs
• Added content of failed bill HB 1205 with amendments and lower fiscal note
  • provides qualified dependents of 90% disabled ND Veterans with 90% tuition waiver at ND institutions of higher education
  • fiscal note: $350,000 (not general fund dollars)

House Appropriations action:

• Recommend Do NOT pass on education and accreditation