The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address changes for initial licensure application and the English language proficiency requirement.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64B17-3.001: Licensure as a Physical Therapist by Examination
64B17-3.003: Licensure by Endorsement
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address changes for initial licensure application and the English language proficiency requirement.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Changes for initial licensure application and the English language proficiency requirement language.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 486.025(1), 486.031(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.017, 486.031, 486.051 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Occupational Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.