Bill > HB1899

This bill repeals the sunset provision (an automatic expiration date) for a previous law that allows the Board of Dentistry to grant faculty licenses to teach dentistry to graduates of foreign dental programs without requiring them to take an additional examination. Specifically, the bill removes the July 1, 2025 expiration date that was originally set in Chapter 145 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly. By repealing this sunset clause, the provision allowing foreign dental graduates to obtain faculty licenses will now continue indefinitely, provided they meet certain credentialing standards. The key requirement is that the applicant must receive a certification letter from the dean or program director of an accredited dental program confirming their clinical competency and experience. This bill is designed to make it easier for qualified international dental professionals to teach in accredited dental programs in Virginia by removing the time limitation on the existing licensing pathway.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1899