The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Massage Therapy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B7-32.002Proof of Graduation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language

SUMMARY: To clarify, language

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 480.035(7), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b), FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kama Monroe, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B7-32.002 Proof of Graduation.

An applicant may be To be acknowledged as a graduate from a board approved massage therapy school pursuant to 64B7-25.001(1)(c), F.A.C. when proof of graduation is demonstrated by the submisson of: the Board’s administrative office must receive:

(1) A graduate list from a board approve massage therapy school in Florida which identifies the graduate applicant, or

(2) An official transcript provided by a board approved massage therapy school, or custodian of records in the event of school closure which:, indicating that the applicant has met all educational and institutional requirements. An official transcript must:

(a) Identifies the graduate,

(b) Identifies the board approved massage therapy school,

(c) Identifies the campus of facility by address where classroom hours were completed,

(d)(a) Indicates dates of enrollment and graduation,.

(e) Indicates that the graduate has successfully completed a course of study which meets or exeeds the requirements of 64B7-32.003(1)(b), F.A.C. by successfully completing all classes comprising the completed course of study during enrollment. 

(b) Contain a list of courses which satisfy the course of study requirements in paragraph 64B7-32.003(1)(b), F.A.C., and indicate completion of courses by the applicant during enrollment.

(f)(c) Be Is signed and dated by an approved signer and specifies the name and title of the approved signer.

(g)(d) Be Is sent directly from the school or custodian of records to the Board office in an envelope sealed by the approved signer or custodian or records and marked “official transcript.” envelope.

Rulemaking Authority 480.035(7) FS. Law Implemented 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b) FS. History–New 3-25-86, Formerly 21L-32.002, Amended 2-13-95, 2-21-96, Formerly 61G11-32.002, Amended 2-26-12, 12-8-13, 3-10-16, 12-31-17,_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 09, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 1, 2021