County Veteran Service Officers, Reporting and Training Requirements (1446XD) - Veterans Affairs, Department of

This bill (1446XD) updates requirements for county veteran service officers in Iowa. It changes reporting to use the fiscal year instead of the calendar year for compliance with training and service hours. County executive directors or administrators must now complete state-directed certification training within one year of hire and maintain certification through continuing education set by Iowa's Department of Veterans Affairs (not the national association). Failure to meet these requirements results in removal from office, and training costs are covered by state appropriations. The bill directly affects county veteran service directors and the state's oversight of their qualifications.