Board members discussed steps to implement HB 22-23 implementation: a temporary regulation to allow a credentialing fee (KAR 65-43) is submitted, Acela system timelines were shared, and members debated continuing-education enforcement, late fees, and a flowchart for consistent staff decisions.

Todd Boscher of the Kansas Optometric Association told the board that the DMV is updating its vision form to remove the "are they safe to drive" checkbox and instead collect clinical data; Boscher also reported the board's scope-of-practice bill remains active in the legislature.

A board member who toured the National Board of Examiners in Optometry testing facility in Charlotte reported on psychometrics, security and capacity, and urged the board to decide whether to reinstate or alter Kansass clinical exam policy ahead of April deadlines.

Strategic Professional Solutions (formerly Heart of America Professional Network) described its impaired-provider monitoring services and said it provides quarterly reports to contracting bodies. Board members said they had not reviewed the KOA contract and requested clearer oversight and placement of the agreement on a future agenda for review and

The board unanimously approves reciprocity applications for Dr. Kramer and Dr. Moody.

British Columbia consolidates dental board agencies due to audit findings and conflicts of interest.