Overview: Bill Number: PC 361, Title: Para enmendar el Artículo 5 de Ley Núm. 20 de 9 de abril de 1941, según enmendada, conocida como la "Ley de la Junta Examinadora de Candidatos al Ejercicio de la Agronomía y de Agrónomos, y del Colegio de Agrónomos", para añadir un nuevo inciso cinco (5) que leerá de la siguiente manera: "Poseer un título o grado de Bachillerato en Artes en Agricultura Sustentable conferido por una institución acreditada por la Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias (JIP), habiendo aprobado no menos de cuarenta (40) créditos, al nivel de Bachillerato, en cursos formales en la especialidad de Agricultura Sustentable; realizar enmiendas técnicas y para otros fines relacionados, Status: Quedó Pendiente de Acción Posterior en la Cámara, Introduced: February 26, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to amend Article 5 of Law No. 20 of April 9, 1941, known as the "Law of the Examining Board of Candidates for the Practice of Agronomy and Agronomists, and the College of Agronomists," to add a new subsection that requires candidates to possess a Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture from an accredited institution, having completed at least 40 credits in formal courses in the Sustainable Agriculture specialty.
Key Provisions:
- Amend the requirements for the Examining Board of Candidates for the Practice of Agronomy
- Add a new requirement for a Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture with at least 40 credits in the specialty
- Make technical amendments to the existing law
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Candidates seeking to practice agronomy in Puerto Rico, who will need to meet the new educational requirements
- Educational institutions offering Sustainable Agriculture programs, which may see increased enrollment
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently pending further action in the House of Representatives. The next steps would involve continued legislative consideration, potential amendments, and votes before the bill can be enacted into law.
