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Board of Optometry

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Board of Optometry
  • Contact Person:
    Nicole Barrett
  • Purpose:
    See authorizing statute.
  • How Many Affectable:
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  • How Many Served:
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  • Year Created:
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  • Year Active:
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  • Sunset Date:
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Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-108 and 38-167(1u)
  • Parent Agency:
    Department of Health and Human Services
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    4
  • Who Appoints:
    State Board of Health
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    3 licensed optometrists and 1 public member
  • Per Diem:
    Yes
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    5 years; up to 2 consecutive full 5-year terms
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 21-22:
    1
  • Held FY 21-22:
    2
  • Required FY 22-23:
    1
  • Held FY 22-23:
    2
  • Required FY 23-24:
    1
  • Held FY 23-24:
    2
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    3
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared
  • FY 21-22 Budget:
    0
  • FY 22-23 Budget:
    0
  • FY 23-24 Budget:
    0
  • Other Funding Sources:
    None
  • Spending Authority:
    Licensure fees are deposited into the designated cash fund. Additional info sent to the Committee.
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2020:
    These accomplishments are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and reflects its sole views. The Board of Optometry provided recommendations on licensure or certification of 190 persons, including recommendations on all disciplinary actions for initial licensure, reinstatement of licensure and investigational reports. The Board revised regulations 172 NAC 120 (Licensure of Optometrists) that were approved by the Governor and became effective on 3212022.