Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Division of Veterans’ Benefits and Assistance
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
55A-3.006: Continuing Certification
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendment will require Veteran Service Officers attending a training refresher course to pass an exam demonstrating mastery of the covered material.
SUMMARY: Currently, the rule cited provides discretion to FDVA regarding training requirements for Veteran Service Officers. At the request of the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC), we are removing this discretion, making the rule requirements mandatory.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 292.05(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 292.11 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Ron Lynn, (850)487-1533

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

55A-3.006 Continuing Certification.

As a condition of remaining in employment, each county or city Veteran Service Officer shall attend the Department’s periodic training refresher courses. The refresher courses are designed to acquaint the Veteran Service Officer with new regulations and amendments to existing regulations as well as to answer any questions which the Officer may have concerning the responsibilities of the office. Each Veteran Service Officer attending a training refresher course shall may be required to pass a test demonstrating mastery of the subject covered during the refresher training session.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 292.11 FS. History–New 8-14-79, Formerly 9H-3.06, 22S-3.06, 22S-3.006, Amended 10-4-89,_______.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: FDVA
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Cabinet
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 28, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: August 21, 2009, Vol. 35/33