that on September 16, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Cassandra Ruth Young, on July 22, 2016, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B13-4.001(1), F.A.C., ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Optometry

The Board of Optometry hereby gives notice:

That on September 16, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Cassandra Ruth Young, on July 22, 2016, seeking a waiver or variance from subsection 64B13-4.001(1), F.A.C., regarding the requirement of Florida to obtain a score of 75 percent (75%) or better on each of the Biomicroscopy, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, and Dilated Biomicroscopy and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation skills individually. The Notice was published in Volume 42, No. 145, of the Florida Administrative Register, on July 27, 2016. The Board, at its meeting held on August 19, 2016, voted to deny the Petition for Waiver or Variance finding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate a substantial hardship; that application of the rule did not violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute was not met.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Dr. Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Optometry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, telephone: [phone] or by electronic mail: [e-mail].