New law gives veterans accreditation with licensing boards

Earlier this year, a North Carolina law passed requiring state licensing and certification programs to ensure that people who have served in the military and received specialized training, get credit when seeking licensure from licensing boards.

Rep. Kelly Hastings R-Gaston responded to concerns that the law may force licensing boards to accredit certain individuals who have served in the military that haven’t actually developed enough sufficient training to be given accreditation.

“It’s not giving anything to anybody, it’s just making sure if there’s relevant training that the veterans get credit for it,” Hastings contended.

Hastings went on to assert that licensing boards seem to be following suit under the new law, “A lot of the licensing boards responded just like they were asked to do.”

Hastings went on to assert that licensing boards seem to be following suit under the new law, “A lot of the licensing boards responded just like they were asked to do.”

Hastings also made the suggestion that new law is perfect for military men and women to become police officers.

“That would be very valuable experience for a police force… a veteran to come out and be a law enforcement officer.”
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