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This bill allows chiropractic students enrolled in a qualified chiropractic college to engage in clinical practice as part of their educational program, provided they are directly supervised by a licensed chiropractor. The bill amends existing Hawaii law by adding a new subsection that explicitly permits students to perform clinical work under professional supervision, which was not previously clarified in the state's chiropractic licensing regulations. The Hawaii Board of Chiropractic is required to develop and adopt rules that define what constitutes "clinical practice" and establish the criteria for qualifying as an appropriate chiropractic college or a supervising licensed chiropractor. While the overall act is set to take effect on July 1, 2050, the specific provisions related to student clinical practice will become effective on July 1, 2027, giving the Board of Chiropractic ample time to develop the necessary regulatory framework. The goal of this legislation appears to be providing chiropractic students with hands-on, supervised clinical experience as part of their professional training.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=144&year=2026