The Board proposes to amend the rule to establish portions of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Examination as the Florida Licensure Examination.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Optometry

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B13-4.001Examination Requirements

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to amend the rule to establish portions of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Examination as the Florida Licensure Examination.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Licensure as a certified optometrist.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.017(1), 463.005, 463.006(2) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.017(1), 463.006(2) 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 REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: William Miller, Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
Licensure as a certified optometrist.
Purpose:
The Board proposes to amend the rule to establish portions of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Examination as the Florida Licensure Examination.
Rulemaking Authority:
456.017(1), 463.005, 463.006(2) FS.
Law:
456.017(1), 463.006(2) FS.
Contact:
William Miller, Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
Related Rules: (1)
64B13-4.001. Examination Requirements