(a) Training and education.--In determining whether a veteran possesses the requisite qualifications for an appointment, appointing authorities shall consider relevant training or education received by a veteran during the veteran's service in the armed forces of the United States, including a reserve component or National Guard, in lieu of formal training and education.
(b) Age or physical impairment.--The age or loss of limb or other physical impairment that does not incapacitate a veteran shall not be used to disqualify the veteran, provided the veteran possesses the requisite qualifications to satisfactorily perform in a public position.
(Oct. 29, 2020, P.L.1045, No.102, eff. 60 days)
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 71 - Veterans' Preference
Section 7101 - Soldier defined (Repealed)
Section 7102 - Credits in civil service examinations (Repealed)
Section 7103 - Additional points in grading civil service examinations
Section 7104 - Preference in appointment
Section 7105 - Lack of formal training and education, age or physical impairment
Section 7106 - Preferential rating provision in public works specifications
Section 7107 - Computation of seniority for reduction in force
Section 7108 - Preference of spouses