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FL S0938
Bill
Status
Passed
5/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Clay Yarborough
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AI Summary
- Removes the Board of Dentistry's role in administering the dental licensure examination and eliminates the examination fee (previously capped at $425 plus per-applicant costs), while retaining the nonrefundable application fee of up to $100
- Eliminates the 365-day expiration on passing scores for the American Dental Licensing Examination, allowing candidates to use passing results regardless of when they were obtained
- Removes the requirement that dentists licensed based on out-of-state American Dental Licensing Examination scores must engage in full-time practice within Florida's geographic boundaries for one year after licensure, along with all associated enforcement and license expiration provisions
- Replaces affidavit-based proof of full-time practice with applicant's annual IRS income tax returns for the preceding 5-year period and allows the board to excuse the 1,200-hour annual practice requirement in cases of hardship
- Revises continuing education requirements by authorizing up to 3 hours of biennial credit for practice management courses covering ethical practice management, substance abuse, effective communication, time management, or burnout prevention, effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Dentistry
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-211
5/30/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules2/8/2024
Fiscal Policy1/16/2024
Full Bill Text
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