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This bill makes several comprehensive changes to the regulation of optometry in California. The bill extends the operation of the State Board of Optometry until January 1, 2030, and increases the maximum permitted reserve balance for the Optometry Fund from 6 to 24 months of operating expenses. It introduces a new provision allowing the board to issue probationary registrations to applicants with specific conditions, such as supervised practice or clinical training. The bill requires applicants with a valid email address to report it to the board and establishes that these email addresses will be kept private and not considered public records. The legislation modifies regulations for registered dispensing opticians, particularly regarding spectacle and contact lens dispensing, and redefines "dispensing ophthalmic business" to include more types of entities. The bill also updates requirements for mobile optometric offices, simplifies reporting requirements, and makes changes to licensing procedures, such as creating a retired license option for optometrists. Additionally, the bill aligns contact lens prescription regulations with federal guidelines and makes various technical and administrative modifications to existing optometry laws.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB776