New Hampshire § 110-B-91 - Section 110-B:91 Veterans Licensing Acceleration Program.

§ 110-B-91. Section 110-B:91 Veterans Licensing Acceleration Program.

I. For this section: (a) "Board" means a regulatory body with jurisdiction over professions within the office of professional licensure and certification under RSA 310. (b) "License" shall include licenses, certifications or registrations required to practice a regulated occupation, or commensurate training and experience in a military occupational specialty as determined by the OPLC. (c) "OPLC" means the office of professional licensure and certification. (d) "Scope of practice" means the procedures, actions, processes, and work that a person may perform under an occupational license issued in this state. (e) "Written confirmation" means confirmation by any writing, including email or text message. II. The veteran licensing acceleration program (VLAP) is hereby established to provide accelerated licensing and certification processes for veterans seeking to enter licensed occupational professions overseen by boards organized under the OPLC. III. VLAP shall be administered by the department of military affairs and veterans services, in consultation with the OPLC, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, relevant licensing boards, relevant educational institutions, state and national veterans service organizations, and relevant professional organizations. The department of military affairs and veterans services shall designate a VLAP administrator within its office. IV. The VLAP administrator shall: (a) Provide veterans with comprehensive resources and support to assist them in navigating the licensing process, including, but not limited to, the requirements of this section, as well as educational materials and access to mentors or subject matter experts; (b) Collaborate with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other appropriate agencies to provide employment counseling and assistance to participating veterans. (c) Conduct an annual assessment of VLAP's impact on licensure and employment outcomes of participating veterans; and (d) Submit an annual report to the senate and house of representatives committees with jurisdiction over veterans affairs detailing program activities, participant outcomes, and recommendations for program improvements; and (e) Assist the OPLC in determining what military experience or training satisfies licensure requirements under RSA 310:16.