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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64B17-4.001: Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by Examination
64B17-4.003: 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 requirement.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Changes for initial licensure application and the English language proficiency requirement language.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 486.025, 486.102 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.017, 486.102(3), 486.104 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.