Message from the NCOA: clarification of upcoming legislative actions
The Joint Legislative Administrative Procedures Oversight Committee hears testimony on consolidating the Board of Opticians into the Board of Optometry.
On Tuesday April 5th, The Joint Legislative Administrative Procedures Oversight Committee (APO) will hear testimony regarding consolidation of the Board of Opticians into the Board of Optometry, as well as deliberation on other Occupational Boards under scrutiny. The North Carolina State Board of Opticians as well as the North Carolina Opticians Association will have representation at that meeting.
While Senate Bill 525 will NOT be voted on Tuesday, Opticians still need to contact their representative from their legislative district and explain why the Opticians Board should remain an independent Board and how Licensed Opticians serve the public here in North Carolina. Explain to them why Senate Bill 525 should be taken out of committee and be passed this legislative session to keep our Board strong and help fulfill its mandate to protect the public as it has for over 50 years.