Business Occupations and Professions - Professional Engineers - Examination

This bill requires Maryland engineering license applicants to pass a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam before taking the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. It directly affects individuals seeking to become licensed professional engineers in Maryland. The key change is adding a mandatory sequence: applicants must first pass the FE exam administered by the State Board for Professional Engineers, then pass the PE exam. The bill also modifies how college engineering education credits count toward experience requirements, allowing up to 1 year credit per approved program year or 6 months per year for unapproved programs.