ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 709 Summary

• Amends 63 O.S. 2011, Section 330.53 regarding licensure qualifications for long-term care administrators issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners.

• Allows all currently licensed, certified, or lawfully serving administrators to continue serving under their current authorization without being subject to new requirements.

• Prohibits the Board from requiring a two-year or four-year degree, passing score on the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards Exam (NAB), or Board certified internship or preceptorship for assisted living, residential care, or adult day care administrators in future licensure or certification requirements.

• Requires the Board to promulgate rules by July 1, 2017 permitting eligible applicants to sit for the state standards examination at testing facilities using procedures approved by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Board, including electronic or online methods.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2017.