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This bill establishes a structured preceptorship program for students in their final year or final two semesters of chiropractic education, allowing them to gain practical clinical experience under the direct supervision of a New Jersey-licensed chiropractor. The bill defines key terms such as "direct supervision," which involves initial and ongoing guidance, observation, and evaluation by a licensed chiropractor, and outlines the requirements for participation. Students must apply to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for a limited license, providing proof of good academic standing, paying a non-refundable fee, and passing a criminal background check. The board will establish regulations governing the preceptorship, including training requirements for preceptors, the scope of practice for students, and supervision guidelines. The limited license will be valid only until the student graduates or withdraws from their chiropractic program, ensuring that this opportunity is strictly for students nearing the completion of their professional education. The goal of this bill is to provide chiropractic students with hands-on, supervised clinical experience that can help prepare them for professional practice.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S196