Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51; Title 8, Chapter 30, Part 3 and Title 58, Chapter 2.
Tennessee HB2397 requires local governmental entities to interview honorably discharged veterans who apply for employment or promotion. The bill mandates that if the qualifications of a veteran and another applicant are equal, preference must be given to the veteran. Additionally, it stipulates that state and local application forms must include an option for applicants to declare their veteran status.
Tennessee HB2397 requires local governmental entities to interview honorably discharged veterans who apply for employment or promotion. The bill mandates that if the qualifications of a veteran and another applicant are equal, preference must be given to the veteran. Additionally, it stipulates that state and local application forms must include an option for applicants to declare their veteran status.
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