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Introduced
01/25/2018
01/25/2018
In Committee
02/20/2018
02/20/2018
Crossed Over
02/20/2018
02/20/2018
Passed
03/03/2018
03/03/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires DOH to license applicant for licensure & certification as optometrist when applicant meets specified requirements; removes requirements for examination fees for certification & licensure; requires fee for licensure; revises application requirements to include obtaining passing score on certain licensure examination within specified period; authorizes Board of Optometry to establish rules for passing score; removes specific topics that must be tested on licensure examination.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's laws regarding the licensing and certification of optometrists. It removes the requirement for examination fees for licensure and certification, and instead requires a fee for licensure. The bill also revises the application requirements to include obtaining a passing score on a licensure examination within a specified period, and authorizes the Board of Optometry to establish rules for the passing score. Additionally, it removes the specific topics that must be tested on the licensure examination. The bill also updates the requirements for optometric faculty certificate holders to administer or prescribe certain pharmaceutical agents.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Human Services Committee (H)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2018-78 (on 03/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/7059 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/7059/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/7059/BillText/e1/PDF |
| House Floor Strike All Amendment #063587 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/7059/Amendment/063587/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/7059/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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