Minnesota House of Representatives: Committee OKs preliminary professional licensing applications
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Sponsored by Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids), HF3403 aims to help people like Reaves.
It would establish a procedure whereby people could understand within 60 days of a preliminary application if they’re eligible for a license before spending time and money trying to attain it.
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“In 19 states and Washington, D.C., individuals with criminal records have a pre-clearance process to apply to state licensors at any time prior to enrolling into required education or training programs,” wrote Jenna Bottler, deputy director of Justice Action Network.