The proposed bill, Substitute Bill No. 6722, aims to establish a grant program for veterans and their sponsors participating in apprenticeship programs. Effective July 1, 2025, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, in collaboration with the Labor Commissioner and the executive director of the Technical Education and Career System, will create a program that allows veterans and their sponsors to apply for reimbursement of certain fees. These fees include licensure, certification, registration, or tuition fees related to occupations and apprenticeships governed by the Technical Education and Career System or relevant boards and councils. The bill defines "veteran" in accordance with existing statutes and outlines specific fees eligible for reimbursement, including those paid to the Department of Consumer Protection and the Labor Department, as well as tuition fees charged by the Technical Education and Career System.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the relevant commissioners submit a report every six months starting January 1, 2027, detailing the number of applications approved and the total amount reimbursed, along with recommendations for legislative improvements. To support this initiative, the bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Consumer Protection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions to facilitate the grant program.