HB1659 amends the Illinois Municipal Code to clarify veteran and educational preferences for employment in fire and police departments.
HB1659 amends the Illinois Municipal Code to clarify veteran and educational preferences for employment in fire and police departments. It specifies that individuals with certain educational degrees or certificates, those who have completed the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, and those with active duty military or naval service are eligible for preference points. The bill also allows for a maximum of 2 points for those who have participated in a police explorer or cadet program. The preference points are not cumulative.
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