The bill amends the Local Corrections Officers Training Act by updating the language regarding the certification and recertification requirements for individuals seeking employment as local corrections officers. It specifies that an individual who was not employed as a local corrections officer before January 1, 2005, must meet certain conditions to be certified or recertified by the council. These conditions include being a U.S. citizen aged 18 or older, having a high school diploma or equivalent, and fulfilling additional standards set by the board and approved by the council within 12 months of employment.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement that individuals must not have been previously employed by specific federal agencies, such as the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029. The language has been updated to replace "a person" with "an individual" and to clarify the conditions for certification and recertification, ensuring that the requirements are clearly defined and applicable to prospective local corrections officers.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 791.543