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This bill authorizes a specific legislative rule for the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy relating to how the board will consider prior criminal convictions when making initial licensure determinations. The rule, which was originally filed in the State Register on January 10, 2024, and then modified and refiled on August 29, 2024, to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, is being formally authorized under the existing statutory authority of §30-28-7. The rule is identified by the administrative code reference 13 CSR 08, which suggests it is a specific regulation within the state's administrative code governing occupational therapy licensing. By authorizing this rule, the Legislature is giving official approval to the board's guidelines for evaluating criminal history as part of the professional licensure process, which likely aims to balance public safety concerns with fair opportunities for individuals seeking to practice occupational therapy.

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