An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically within the State Veterans’ Commission and the Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans’ Affairs. It aims to improve training for county directors of veterans affairs by establishing a statewide training program. The program will focus on various topics related to veteran care, including trauma-informed care and specific conditions like military sexual trauma and traumatic brain injury. This legislation seeks to enhance the skills and knowledge of those assisting veterans in Pennsylvania.
Key provisions
- Establishes a county director of veterans affairs training program.
- Requires the program to be agreed upon with the State Association of County Directors of Veterans Affairs.
- The training will cover a range of veteran-related topics.
- Specific topics include trauma-informed care, military sexual trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- The training will address conditions like traumatic brain injury.
Who is affected
- County Directors of Veterans Affairs
- State Veterans’ Commission
- Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans’ Affairs
- Veterans in Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- Introduces a formalized training program for county veterans affairs directors.
- Specifies training content related to trauma and related conditions.
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