Ferris State University: Michigan College of Optometry, filed a Petition for Waiver on January 26, 2015 – published January 30, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 20, of the Florida Administrative Register – regarding Rule 64B13-5.002, F.A.C., which requires ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Optometry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B13-5.002Criteria for Approval

The Board of Optometry hereby gives notice: Ferris State University: Michigan College of Optometry filed a Petition for Waiver on January 26, 2015, published January 30, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 20, of the Florida Administrative Register, regarding Rule 64B13-5.002, F.A.C., which requires that a continuing education program must be approved by the Board as transcript quality prior to the time it is taken. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed telephonic, public meeting held on February 27, 2015.

The Board’s Order, filed March 11, 2015, denied the Petition, finding that Petitioner failed to show that application of the above rule would cause a substantial hardship on Petitioner or violate the principles of fairness.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Optometry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257, [phone], [e-mail].