This bill establishes a framework for apprenticeship programs that lead to professional licensure in various fields. It mandates that boards or programs grant licenses to individuals who successfully complete a nationally recognized apprenticeship in their respective occupation or profession. The bill outlines that applicants for licensure through these apprenticeship programs must fulfill the same examination and fee requirements as those who complete traditional educational programs.

The bill specifies a comprehensive list of professional licenses that are eligible for this apprenticeship pathway, including licenses for barbers, cosmetologists, addiction counselors, nurses, and various engineering roles, among others. Additionally, it grants each board or program the authority to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of these provisions. The intent is to integrate this new apprenticeship licensure process into existing laws under Title 37, chapter 1, part 1.