The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the licensure requirements for applicants from non-accredited schools or colleges.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B5-2.0146Licensure Requirements for Applicants from Non-Accredited Schools or Colleges

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the licensure requirements for applicants from non-accredited schools or colleges.

SUMMARY: The licensure requirements for applicants from non-accredited schools or colleges will be clarified.

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, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. Specifically, the board determined that any economic impact was a direct result of amendments to the statute being implemented. 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: 466.004(4), 466.006(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.006 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: Susan Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B5-2.0146 Licensure Requirements for Applicants from Non-Accredited Schools or Colleges.

Prior to applying to take the American Dental Licensing Examination (ADLEX), as specified in Rule 64B5-2.013, F.A.C., complete and submit Application for Credentials Review For Graduates From Non-Accredited Dental Colleges or Schools, Form DH-MQA 1254, (10-11), incorporated herein by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-02022 or the Department of Health’s website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry.

(1) No change.

(2) An applicant who otherwise meets the requirements of Section 466.006(3), F.S., and chooses to apply pursuant to Section 466.006(3)(b), F.S., will be required to:

(a) Complete a full-time, matriculated, American Dental Association recognized dental specialty education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or a Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association accredited supplemental general dentistry programs, which provides didactic and clinical education to the level of an accredited D.D.S. or D.M.D. program, either of which has have a duration of at least two consecutive academic years at the sponsoring institution.

(b) through (c) No change.

(3) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 466.004(4), 466.006(3) FS. Law Implemented 466.006 FS. History–New 10-15-92, Formerly 21G-2.0146, 61F5-2.0146, Amended 9-24-96, Formerly 59Q-2.0146, Amended 8-19-97, 5-20-01, 6-7-05, 12-26-06, 6-30-09, 3-18-12, 12-11-12,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 21, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 17, 2014