| Action Summary | Pursuant to Chapters 561 and 553 of the 2025 General Assembly, the Board is creating a licensure by endorsement pathway in regulation for optometrists. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office. |
| RIS Project | Yes [8516] |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Kelli Moss / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | kelli.moss@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)597-4077 FAX: (804)793-9145 TDD: ()- |