SB 1008 — Background Screening Requirements

(q)(o) Section 787.01, relating to kidnapping.

(r)(p) Section 787.02, relating to false imprisonment.

(s)(q) Section 787.025, relating to luring or enticing a child.

(t)(r) Section 787.04(2), relating to taking, enticing, or removing a child beyond the state limits with criminal intent pending custody proceedings.

(u)(s) Section 787.04(3), relating to carrying a child beyond the state lines with criminal intent to avoid producing a child at a custody hearing or delivering the child to the designated person.

(v) Section 787.06, relating to human trafficking.

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 603-03304-24 20241008c1 (w) Section 787.07, relating to human smuggling.

(x)(t) Section 790.115(1), relating to exhibiting firearms or weapons within 1,000 feet of a school.

(y)(u) Section 790.115(2)(b), relating to possessing an electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon on school property.

(z)(v) Section 794.011, relating to sexual battery.

(aa)(w) Former s.

794.041, relating to prohibited acts of persons in familial or custodial authority.

(bb)(x) Section 794.05, relating to unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.

(cc)(y) Section 794.08, relating to female genital mutilation.

(dd)(z) Chapter 796, relating to prostitution.

(ee)(aa) Section 798.02, relating to lewd and lascivious behavior.

(ff)(bb) Chapter 800, relating to lewdness and indecent exposure and offenses against students by authority figures.

(gg)(cc) Section 806.01, relating to arson.

(hh)(dd) Section 810.02, relating to burglary.

(ii)(ee) Section 810.14, relating to voyeurism, if the offense is a felony.

(jj)(ff) Section 810.145, relating to video voyeurism, if the offense is a felony.

(kk)(gg) Chapter 812, relating to theft, robbery, and related crimes, if the offense is a felony.

(ll)(hh) Section 817.563, relating to fraudulent sale of controlled substances, only if the offense was a felony.

(mm)(ii) Section 825.102, relating to abuse, aggravated Page 5 of 52 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 603-03304-24 20241008c1 abuse, or neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult.

(nn)(jj) Section 825.1025, relating to lewd or lascivious offenses committed upon or in the presence of an elderly person or disabled adult.

(oo)(kk) Section 825.103, relating to exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult, if the offense was a felony.

(pp)(ll) Section 826.04, relating to incest.

(qq)(mm) Section 827.03, relating to child abuse, aggravated child abuse, or neglect of a child.

(rr)(nn) Section 827.04, relating to contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a child.

(ss)(oo) Former s.

827.05, relating to negligent treatment of children.

(tt)(pp) Section 827.071, relating to sexual performance by a child.

(uu) Section 831.311, relating to the unlawful sale, manufacture, alteration, delivery, uttering, or possession of counterfeit-resistant prescription blanks for controlled substances.

(vv) Section 836.10, relating to written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism.

(ww)(qq) Section 843.01, relating to resisting arrest with violence.

(xx)(rr) Section 843.025, relating to depriving a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer means of protection or communication.

(yy)(ss) Section 843.12, relating to aiding in an escape.

(zz)(tt) Section 843.13, relating to aiding in the escape Page 6 of 52 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 603-03304-24 20241008c1 of juvenile inmates in correctional institutions.

(aaa)(uu) Chapter 847, relating to obscene literature.

(bbb) Section 859.01, relating to poisoning food or water.

(ccc) Section 873.01, relating to the prohibition on the purchase or sale of human organs and tissue.

(ddd)(vv) Section 874.05, relating to encouraging or recruiting another to join a criminal gang.

(eee)(ww) Chapter 893, relating to drug abuse prevention and control, only if the offense was a felony or if any other person involved in the offense was a minor.

(fff)(xx) Section 916.1075, relating to sexual misconduct with certain forensic clients and reporting of such sexual misconduct.

(ggg)(yy) Section 944.35(3), relating to inflicting cruel or inhuman treatment on an inmate resulting in great bodily harm.

(hhh)(zz) Section 944.40, relating to escape.

(iii)(aaa) Section 944.46, relating to harboring, concealing, or aiding an escaped prisoner.

(jjj)(bbb) Section 944.47, relating to introduction of contraband into a correctional facility.

(kkk)(ccc) Section 985.701, relating to sexual misconduct in juvenile justice programs.

(lll)(ddd) Section 985.711, relating to contraband introduced into detention facilities.

Section 2.

456.0135 General background screening provisions.— (1) An application for initial licensure received on or Page 27 of 4752 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 after January 1, 2013, under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, chapter 461, chapter 462, chapter 463, chapter 464, chapter 465 s.

Section 2.3.

456.0135, Florida Statutes, byupon Julytheir next licensure renewal that takes place after January 1, 2025.

SectionBeginning 3.January 1, 2025, the Department of Health may not renew the license of a health care practitioner until he or she complies with the Page 8 of 52 CODING:

Subsection (2) of section 457.105, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

457.105 Licensure qualifications and fees.— Page 3 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 (2)background Ascreening personrequirements may become licensed to practice acupuncture if the person applies to the department and meets all of thes. following criteria:

456.0135, Florida Statutes.

Section 4.

Subsection (2) of section 457.105, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

457.105 Licensure qualifications and fees.— (2) A person may become licensed to practice acupuncture if the person applies to the department and meets all of the following criteria:

However, any person who enrolled in an authorized course of study in acupuncture before August 1, 1997, must have completed only a 2-year course of study which meets standards established by the board by rule, which standards must include, but are not limited to, successful completionPage 9 of academic52 coursesCODING: in western anatomy, western physiology, and western pathology.;

(c) Has successfully completed a board-approved national certification process, is actively licensed in a state that has examination requirements that are substantially equivalent to or Page 4 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 morecompletion stringent than those of thisacademic state,courses orin passeswestern ananatomy, examinationwestern administeredphysiology, by the department, which examination tests the applicant’s competency and knowledgewestern ofpathology.; the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine.

(c) Has successfully completed a board-approved national certification process, is actively licensed in a state that has examination requirements that are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those of this state, or passes an examination administered by the department, which examination tests the applicant’s competency and knowledge of the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine.

(e)Page Submits10 toof background52 screeningCODING: in accordance with s.

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Section 4.

Subsection (1) of section 463.006, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

463.006 Licensure and certification by examination.— Page 5 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 (1)(e) AnySubmits person desiring to be a licensed practitioner under pursuant to this chapter must apply to the department, submit to background screening in accordance with s.

456.0135.

Section 5.

Subsection (1) of section 463.006, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

463.006 Licensure and certification by examination.— (1) Any person desiring to be a licensed practitioner under pursuant to this chapter must apply to the department, submit to background screening in accordance with s.

(f)Page Has11 completed at least 1 year of supervised52 experienceCODING: in differential diagnosis of eye disease or disorders as part of the optometric training or in a clinical setting as part of the optometric experience.

Section 5.

Subsection (1) of section 465.007, Florida Page 6 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 Statutes,(f) isHas amendedcompleted toat read:least 1 year of supervised experience in differential diagnosis of eye disease or disorders as part of the optometric training or in a clinical setting as part of the optometric experience.

Section 6.

Subsection (1) of section 465.007, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

Is a graduate of a 4-year undergraduate pharmacy program of a school or college of pharmacy located outside the United States, has demonstrated proficiency in English by passing both the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE), has passed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination that is approved by rule of the board, and has completed a minimum of 500 hours in a supervised work activity program within this state under the supervision of a pharmacist licensed by the department, which program is Page 712 of 4752 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 of Spoken English (TSE), has passed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination that is approved by rule of the board, and has completed a minimum of 500 hours in a supervised work activity program within this state under the supervision of a pharmacist licensed by the department, which program is approved by the board.

Section 6.7.

Has Submitted evidence of the active licensed practice of pharmacy, including practice in community or public health by persons employed by a governmental entity, in another jurisdiction for at least 2 of the immediately preceding 5 years orPage evidence13 of successful52 completionCODING: of board-approved postgraduate training or a board-approved clinical competency examination within the year immediately preceding application for licensure;

or 2.

Has Completed an internship meeting the requirements of Page 8 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 s.or evidence of successful completion of board-approved postgraduate training or a board-approved clinical competency examination within the year immediately preceding application for licensure;

or 2.

Has Completed an internship meeting the requirements of s.

Section 7.8.

Section 8.9.

The board shallPage register14 eachof applicant52 whoCODING: has remitted a registration fee set by the board, not to exceed $50 biennially;

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 603-03304-24 20241008c1 shall register each applicant who has remitted a registration fee set by the board, not to exceed $50 biennially;

Pageand 9has ofcompleted 47a CODING:pharmacy technician training program approved by the Board of Pharmacy.

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Florida Senate - 2024 SB 1008 29-01094A-24 20241008__ and has completed a pharmacy technician training program approved by the Board of Pharmacy.

Section 9.10.

There shall also be an examination fee set by the board, which shall not to exceed $425 plus the actual per applicant cost to the department for purchase of some or all of the examination from the American BoardPage of15 Dental Examiners or its successor entity, if any, provided the board finds the successor entity’s clinical examination complies with the provisions of this52 section.CODING:

The examination fee may be refunded refundable if the applicant is found ineligible to take the examinations.

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 2.Board of Dental Examiners or its successor entity, if any, provided the board finds the successor entity’s clinical examination complies with the provisions of this section.

The examination fee may be refunded refundable if the applicant is found ineligible to take the examinations.

2.

Section 10.11.

456.0135 and has not been convicted of or pled nolo contenderePage to,16 regardless of adjudication,52 anyCODING: felony or misdemeanor related to the practice of a health care profession.;

(4) Submits proof of graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the Page 11 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 Americancontendere Dentalto, Associationregardless of adjudication, any felony or itsmisdemeanor successorrelated agency.;to the practice of a health care profession.;

(4) Submits proof of graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency.;

(10) Has not been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, unless the applicant successfully appealed to have hisPage or17 herof name52 removedCODING: from the data bank.;

(11) Submits proof that he or she has been engaged in the active, clinical practice of dentistry providing direct patient care for 5 years immediately preceding the date of application, or in instances when the applicant has graduated from an Page 12 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 accreditedhis dentalor schoolher withinname theremoved precedingfrom 5the years,data submitsbank.; proof of continuous clinical practice providing direct patient care since graduation.;

(11) Submits proof that he or she has been engaged in the active, clinical practice of dentistry providing direct patient care for 5 years immediately preceding the date of application, or in instances when the applicant has graduated from an accredited dental school within the preceding 5 years, submits proof of continuous clinical practice providing direct patient care since graduation.;

Section 11.12.

Section 12.13.

examination.—The department shall issue a license to practice midwifery to an applicantPage who18 meets all of the52 followingCODING: criteria:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 603-03304-24 20241008c1 applicant who meets all of the following criteria:

Section 13.14.

Page468.1185 13Licensure.— (2) The board shall certify for licensure any applicant who has met all of 47the CODING:following criteria:

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Florida Senate - 2024 SB 1008 29-01094A-24 20241008__ 468.1185 Licensure.— (2) The board shall certify for licensure any applicant who has met all of the following criteria:

or (b)Page Holds19 a valid certificate of clinical52 competenceCODING: of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association or board certification in audiology from the American Board of Audiology;

and (c) Submits to background screening in accordance with s.

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 456.0135.(b) Holds a valid certificate of clinical competence of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association or board certification in audiology from the American Board of Audiology;

Sectionand 14.(c) Submits to background screening in accordance with s.

456.0135.

Section 15.

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(c) Earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Section 15.

Present subsections (2), (3), and (4) of section 468.1695, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (3), (4), and (5), respectively, a new subsection Page 15 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 (2)456.0135. is added to that section, and present subsection (2) of that section is amended, to read:

(c) Earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Section 16.

Present subsections (2), (3), and (4) of section 468.1695, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (3), (4), and (5), respectively, a new subsection (2) is added to that section, and present subsection (2) of that section is amended, to read:

or b.Page 21 of 52 CODING:

Has 1 year of management experience allowing for the application of executive duties and skills, including the staffing, budgeting, and directing of resident care, dietary, and bookkeeping departments within a skilled nursing facility, hospital, hospice, assisted living facility with a minimum of 60 Page 16 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 licensedb. beds, or geriatric residential treatment program and, if such experience is not in a skilled nursing facility, has fulfilled the requirements of a 1,000-hour nursing home administrator-in-training program prescribed by the board.

SectionHas 16.1 year of management experience allowing for the application of executive duties and skills, including the staffing, budgeting, and directing of resident care, dietary, and bookkeeping departments within a skilled nursing facility, hospital, hospice, assisted living facility with a minimum of 60 licensed beds, or geriatric residential treatment program and, if such experience is not in a skilled nursing facility, has fulfilled the requirements of a 1,000-hour nursing home administrator-in-training program prescribed by the board.

Section 17.

Such a program shall be accredited by the American OccupationalPage Therapy22 Association’sof Accreditation52 CouncilCODING: for Occupational Therapy Education, or its successor.

(e)(c) Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience at a recognized educational institution or a training program approved by the educational institution where Page 17 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 sheOccupational orTherapy heAssociation’s metAccreditation theCouncil academicfor requirements.Occupational Therapy Education, or its successor.

(e)(c) Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience at a recognized educational institution or a training program approved by the educational institution where she or he met the academic requirements.

Section 17.18.

Section 18.

Section 468.355, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

468.355 Licensure requirements.—To be eligible for licensure by the board, an applicant must be an active “certified respiratory therapist” or an active “registered respiratory therapist” as designated by the National Board for Respiratory Care, or its successor, and submit to background screening in accordance with s.

456.0135.

SubsectionSection (4)468.355, of section 468.358, Florida PageStatutes, 18is ofamended 47to CODING:read:

468.355 Licensure requirements.—To be eligible for licensure by the board, an applicant must be an active Page 23 of 52 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 Statutes,“certified isrespiratory amendedtherapist” or an active “registered respiratory therapist” as designated by the National Board for Respiratory Care, or its successor, and submit to read:background screening in accordance with s.

456.0135.

Section 20.

Subsection (4) of section 468.358, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

Section 20.21.

Possesses a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food management, or an equivalent major coursePage of24 study, from a school or program accredited, at the time of the52 applicant’sCODING: graduation, by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education;

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 2.course of study, from a school or program accredited, at the time of the applicant’s graduation, by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education;

and 2.

Section 21.22.

Section 22.23.

Subsection (2) of section 468.803, Florida Statutes,Page is25 amendedof to52 read:CODING:

468.803 License, registration, and examination requirements.— (2) An applicant for registration, examination, or licensure must apply to the department on a form prescribed by Page 20 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 theStatutes, boardis foramended considerationto ofread: board approval.

468.803 License, registration, and examination requirements.— (2) An applicant for registration, examination, or licensure must apply to the department on a form prescribed by the board for consideration of board approval.

Section 23.24.

(a) Has completed the file a written application form and remitted,Page accompanied26 byof the52 applicationCODING: for licensure fee prescribed in s.

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 603-03304-24 20241008c1 remitted, accompanied by the application for licensure fee prescribed in s.

Page(c)(a) 21Is ofat 47least CODING:18 years old.

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Florida Senate - 2024 SB 1008 29-01094A-24 20241008__ (c)(a) Is at least 18 years old.

Section 24.25.

Section 25.26.

Present paragraphs (b) through (k) of subsection (4) of section 483.901, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (c) through (l), respectively, a new paragraph (b) is added to that subsection, and paragraph (a) of thatPage subsection27 isof amended,52 toCODING: read:

483.901 Medical physicists;

definitions;

licensure.— (4) LICENSE REQUIRED.—An individual may not engage in the practice of medical physics, including the specialties of diagnostic radiological physics, therapeutic radiological Page 22 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 physics,that medicalsubsection nuclearis radiologicalamended, physics,to orread: medical health physics, without a license issued by the department for the appropriate specialty.

483.901 Medical physicists;

definitions;

licensure.— (4) LICENSE REQUIRED.—An individual may not engage in the practice of medical physics, including the specialties of diagnostic radiological physics, therapeutic radiological physics, medical nuclear radiological physics, or medical health physics, without a license issued by the department for the appropriate specialty.

Section 26.27.

(d)(c)Page Provides28 satisfactory documentation of having52 earned:CODING:

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A master’s degree from a genetic counseling training program or its equivalent as determined by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling or its successor or an equivalent Page 23 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 entity;(d)(c) Provides satisfactory documentation of having earned:

1.

A master’s degree from a genetic counseling training program or its equivalent as determined by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling or its successor or an equivalent entity;

Section 27.28.

The department shall examine each applicant who the board certifies meets all of the following criteria:Page 29 of 52 CODING:

(a) Has completed the application form and remitted a nonrefundable application fee set by the board, in the amount of $100 or less, and an examination fee set by the board, in the amount of $325 plus the actual per applicant cost to the Page 24 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 SBCS 1008 29-01094A-24 20241008__ department for purchaseSB of1008 portions603-03304-24 of20241008c1 thecriteria: examination from the American Board of Opticianry or a similar national organization, or less, and refundable if the board finds the applicant ineligible to take the examination.;

(a) Has completed the application form and remitted a nonrefundable application fee set by the board, in the amount of $100 or less, and an examination fee set by the board, in the amount of $325 plus the actual per applicant cost to the department for purchase of portions of the examination from the American Board of Opticianry or a similar national organization, or less, and refundable if the board finds the applicant ineligible to take the examination.;

Is an individual who has actively practiced in another state,Page territory,30 or jurisdiction of the52 UnitedCODING: States for more than 5 years immediately preceding application and who provides tax or business records, affidavits, or other satisfactory documentation of such practice and who meets the examination qualifications as provided in this subsection;

or Page 25 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 4.state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States for more than 5 years immediately preceding application and who provides tax or business records, affidavits, or other satisfactory documentation of such practice and who meets the examination qualifications as provided in this subsection;

or 4.

Section 28.29.

(e)(d) Is a graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent.Page 31 of 52 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 603-03304-24 20241008c1 equivalent.

Has a valid, current license as a hearing aid specialist or its equivalent from another state and has been Pageactively 26practicing ofin 47such CODING:capacity for at least 12 months;

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Florida Senate - 2024 SB 1008 29-01094A-24 20241008__ actively practicing in such capacity for at least 12 months;

Section 29.30.

and (4)(a)(3)(a) Have been graduated from a school of physical therapy which has been approved for the educational preparation of physical therapists by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor entity, Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education at thePage time32 of her52 orCODING: his graduation and have passed, to the satisfaction of the board, the American Registry Examination prior to 1971 or a national examination approved by the board to determine her or his fitness for practice as a physical therapist as hereinafter provided;

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 (b)the Havetime receivedof aher diplomaor fromhis agraduation program in physical therapy in a foreign country and have educationalpassed, credentials deemed equivalent to those required for the educationalsatisfaction preparation of physicalthe therapistsboard, in this country, as recognized by the appropriateAmerican agencyRegistry asExamination identifiedprior byto the1971 board,or anda havenational passedexamination toapproved theby satisfaction of the board an examination to determine her or his fitness for practice as a physical therapist as hereinafter provided;

(b) Have received a diploma from a program in physical therapy in a foreign country and have educational credentials deemed equivalent to those required for the educational preparation of physical therapists in this country, as recognized by the appropriate agency as identified by the board, and have passed to the satisfaction of the board an examination to determine her or his fitness for practice as a physical therapist as hereinafter provided;

Section 30.31.

and (4)(a)(3)(a) Have been graduated from a school giving a course of not less than 2 years for physical therapist assistants, which has been approved for the educational preparation of physical therapist assistants by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor entity, Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education, at the time of her or his graduation and have passed to the satisfaction of the board an examination Page 2833 of 4752 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor entity, Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education, at the time of her or his graduation and have passed to the satisfaction of the board an examination to determine her or his fitness for practice as a physical therapist assistant as hereinafter provided;

Section 31.32.

Present paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of subsection (1) of section 490.005, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (c), (d), and (e), respectively, a newPage paragraph34 (b)of is52 addedCODING: to that subsection, and subsection (2) is amended, to read:

490.005 Licensure by examination.— (1) Any person desiring to be licensed as a psychologist shall apply to the department to take the licensure examination.

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490.005 Licensure by examination.— (1) Any person desiring to be licensed as a psychologist shall apply to the department to take the licensure examination.

The department shall license each applicant whom the board certifies has met all of the following requirements:

Has received a doctorate, specialist, or equivalent degree from a program primarily psychological in nature and has completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of graduate study, in areas related to school psychology as defined by rule of the department, from a college or university which at the time the applicant was enrolled and graduated was accredited by anPage accrediting35 agency recognized and approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization or from an institution that is a member in good standing with the Association of Universities52 andCODING: Colleges of Canada.

2.

Has had a minimum of 3 years of experience in school Page 30 of 47 CODING:

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Has had a minimum of 3 years of experience in school psychology, 2 years of which must be supervised by an individual who is a licensed school psychologist or who has otherwise qualified as a school psychologist supervisor, by education and experience, as set forth by rule of the department.

Section 32.33.

Section 33.34.

456.0135, and remitting the appropriate fee, demonstrates to the department or, in the case of psychologists, to the board that thePage applicant:36 of 52 CODING:

(a) Is a diplomate in good standing with the American Board of Professional Psychology, Inc.;

or (b) Possesses a doctoral degree in psychology and has at least 10 years of experience as a licensed psychologist in any Page 31 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 jurisdiction or territory of the Unitedapplicant: States within the 25 years preceding the date of application.

Section(a) 34.Is a diplomate in good standing with the American Board of Professional Psychology, Inc.;

or (b) Possesses a doctoral degree in psychology and has at least 10 years of experience as a licensed psychologist in any jurisdiction or territory of the United States within the 25 years preceding the date of application.

Section 35.

456.0135.Page 37 of 52 CODING:

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Section 35.36.

requirements.— (2) The department shall issue a provisional clinical social worker license, provisional marriage and family therapist license, or provisional mental health counselor license to each applicantPage who38 the board certifies has met all of the52 followingCODING: criteria:

(a) Completed the application form and remitted a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $100, as set by board rule.;

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(a) Completed the application form and remitted a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $100, as set by board rule.;

and (b) Submitted to background screening in accordance with s.

Section 36.37.

491.005 Licensure by examination.— (1) CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK.—Upon verification of documentation and payment of a fee not to exceed $200, as set by board rule, the department shall issue a license as a clinical socialPage worker39 to an applicant whom the board certifies has met all of the52 followingCODING: criteria:

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Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 603-03304-24 20241008c1 social worker to an applicant whom the board certifies has met all of the following criteria:

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A supervised field placement which was part of the applicant’s advanced concentration in direct practice, during whichPage the40 applicantof provided52 clinicalCODING: services directly to clients.

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Completion of 24 semester hours or 32 quarter hours in theory of human behavior and practice methods as courses in clinically oriented services, including a minimum of one course Page 35 of 47 CODING:

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Completion of 24 semester hours or 32 quarter hours in theory of human behavior and practice methods as courses in clinically oriented services, including a minimum of one course in psychopathology, and no more than one course in research, taken in a school of social work accredited or approved pursuant to subparagraph 1.

A licensed mental healthPage professional41 mustof be52 onCODING: the premises when clinical services are provided by a registered intern in a private practice setting.

(e)(d) Passed a theory and practice examination designated by board rule.

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(e)(d) Passed a theory and practice examination designated by board rule.

(f)(e) Demonstrated, in a manner designated by board rule, knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and mental health counseling.

However, a maximum of 6 semesterPage or42 9 quarter hours of the52 clinicalCODING: curriculum content requirement may be completed by credit awarded for independent study coursework as defined by board rule.

(3) MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY.—Upon verification of documentation and payment of a fee not to exceed $200, as set by Page 37 of 47 CODING:

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(3) MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY.—Upon verification of documentation and payment of a fee not to exceed $200, as set by board rule, the department shall issue a license as a marriage and family therapist to an applicant whom the board certifies has met all of the following criteria:

If the course title that appears on the applicant’s transcript does not clearly identify the content of the coursework, the applicant provided additional documentation, including, but not limited to, a syllabus or catalog description publishedPage for43 theof course.52 CODING:

The required master’s degree must have been received in an institution of higher education that, at the time the applicant graduated, was fully accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization or Page 38 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 waspublished afor member in good standing with Universities Canada, or an institution of higher education located outside the Unitedcourse. States and Canada which, at the time the applicant was enrolled and at the time the applicant graduated, maintained a standard of training substantially equivalent to the standards of training of those institutions in the United States which are accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization.

The required master’s degree must have been received in an institution of higher education that, at the time the applicant graduated, was fully accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization or was a member in good standing with Universities Canada, or an institution of higher education located outside the United States and Canada which, at the time the applicant was enrolled and at the time the applicant graduated, maintained a standard of training substantially equivalent to the standards of training of those institutions in the United States which are accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization.

An applicant with a master’s degree from a program that did not emphasize marriage and family therapy may complete the coursework requirement in a training institution fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education recognized by the United States DepartmentPage 44 of Education.52 CODING:

(d)(c) Completed at least 2 years of clinical experience during which 50 percent of the applicant’s clients were receiving marriage and family therapy services, which must be at the post-master’s level under the supervision of a licensed Page 39 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 marriageDepartment and family therapist with at least 5 years of experience,Education. or the equivalent, who is a qualified supervisor as determined by the board.

(d)(c) Completed at least 2 years of clinical experience during which 50 percent of the applicant’s clients were receiving marriage and family therapy services, which must be at the post-master’s level under the supervision of a licensed marriage and family therapist with at least 5 years of experience, or the equivalent, who is a qualified supervisor as determined by the board.

(f)(e)Page Demonstrated,45 in a manner designated by board rule, knowledge of the52 lawsCODING: and rules governing the practice of clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and mental health counseling.

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Provided additional documentation if a course title that appearsPage on47 the applicant’s transcript does not clearly identify the content of the52 coursework.CODING:

The documentation must include, but is not limited to, a syllabus or catalog description published for the course.

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Florida Senate - 2024 SBCS 1008 29-01094A-24 20241008__ Education and training in mental health counseling must have been received in an institution of higher education that, at the time the applicant graduated, was fully accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for HigherSB Education1008 Accreditation603-03304-24 or20241008c1 itsappears successoron organization or was a member in good standing with Universities Canada, or an institution of higher education located outside the Unitedapplicant’s Statestranscript anddoes Canadanot which,clearly atidentify the timecontent the applicant was enrolled and at the time the applicant graduated, maintained a standard of training substantially equivalent to the standardscoursework. of training of those institutions in the United States which are accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization.

The documentation must include, but is not limited to, a syllabus or catalog description published for the course.

Education and training in mental health counseling must have been received in an institution of higher education that, at the time the applicant graduated, was fully accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization or was a member in good standing with Universities Canada, or an institution of higher education located outside the United States and Canada which, at the time the applicant was enrolled and at the time the applicant graduated, maintained a standard of training substantially equivalent to the standards of training of those institutions in the United States which are accredited by an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization.

Beginning July 1, 2025, an applicant must have a master’s degree from a program that is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council, or an equivalent accrediting body which consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours to apply for Page 4348 of 4752 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 master’s degree from a program that is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council, or an equivalent accrediting body which consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours to apply for licensure under this paragraph.

(f)(e) Demonstrated, in a manner designated by board rule, knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of clinicalPage social49 work,of marriage52 andCODING: family therapy, and mental health counseling.

Section 37.

Subsection (1) of section 491.006, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

491.006 Licensure or certification by endorsement.— Page 44 of 47 CODING:

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Section 38.

Subsection (1) of section 491.006, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

491.006 Licensure or certification by endorsement.— (1) The department shall license or grant a certificate to a person in a profession regulated by this chapter who, upon applying to the department and remitting the appropriate fee, demonstrates to the board that he or she:

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Section 486.025, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

486.025 Powers and duties of the Board of Physical Therapy Practice.—The board may administer oaths, summon witnesses, take testimony in all matters relating to its duties under this Page 45 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 chapter,Section establish39. or modify minimum standards of practice of physical therapy as defined in s.

Section 486.025, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

486.025 Powers and duties of the Board of Physical Therapy Practice.—The board may administer oaths, summon witnesses, take testimony in all matters relating to its duties under this chapter, establish or modify minimum standards of practice of physical therapy as defined in s.

Section 39.40.

Section 40.41.

Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section 486.1065,Page Florida51 Statutes,of is52 amendedCODING: to read:

486.1065 Physical therapist assistant;

issuance of temporary permit.— (1) The board shall issue a temporary physical therapist assistant permit to an applicant who meets the following Page 46 of 47 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2024 CS for SB 1008 29-01094A-24603-03304-24 20241008__20241008c1 requirements:486.1065, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

486.1065 Physical therapist assistant;

issuance of temporary permit.— (1) The board shall issue a temporary physical therapist assistant permit to an applicant who meets the following requirements:

Section 41.42.

Section 42.43.

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