Agenda Items and Meeting Materials

TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE

Members of the Board
Lillian Wang, O.D., President
Jeffrey Garcia, O.D., Vice President
Eunie Linden, J.D., Secretary
Stacy Bragg, O.D.
Robert Klepa, J.D., Public Member
Joseph Pruitt, O.D..
Sandra D. Sims, J.D., Public Member
Paul Hsu, Public Member
Alex Clemens, Public Member
Vacant Governor Appointee, Professional Member
Vacant Governor Appointee, Professional Member
Gregory Pruden, Executive Officer

The California State Board of Optometry (CSBO) will hold a public meeting at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or until completion of business, on February 16, 2024 via in-person and via the Webex platform. Members of the public may attend the meeting either inperson at the physical location listed above or via the Webex platform. A majority of Board Members will attend the meeting in person. Additional Board Members, beyond a majority, may attend the meeting electronically, pursuant to Government Code, section 11123.2.

Members of the public may, but are not obligated to, provide their names or personal information as a condition of observing or participating in the meeting. When signing into the Webex platform, participants may be asked for their name and email address. Participants who choose not to provide their names will need to provide a unique identifier such as their initials or another alternative, so that the meeting moderator can identify individuals who wish to make public comment; participants who choose not to The mission of the California State Board of Optometry is to protect the health and safety of California consumers through licensing, registration, education, and regulation of the practice of Optometry and Opticianry. provide their email address may utilize a fictitious email address like in the following sample format: XXXXX@mailinator.com

To avoid lack of access due to potential technical difficulties, please consider submitting written comments via email prior to the meeting: optometry@dca.ca.gov

Action may be taken on any item on the agenda.

1. Call to Order / Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum
2. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
   Note: The Board may not discuss or take action on any matter raised during this public comment section, except to decide whether to place the matter on the agenda of a future meeting. (Government Code § 11125, § 11125.3, § 11125.7(a).)


3. Discussion and Possible Approval of Meeting Minutes
   1. December 8, 2023 Board Meeting
4. Discussion and Possible Action on Board President’s Report
   1. Call for Board Officer Nominations
5. Presentation (including Discussion and Possible Action) from Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry: Council on Endorsed Licensure Mobility for Optometrists


6. Discussion and Possible Action on Department of Consumer Affairs Update
   1. Executive Office
   2. Budget Office
      1. Fund condition
7. Discussion and Possible Action on Executive Officer’s Report
   1. Program Update
   2. Enforcement Program
      1. Statistical Review, Quarter 2, Fiscal Year 2023-2024
      2. Continuing Education Audit Statistics
   3. Examination and Licensing Programs
      1. Statistical Review, Quarter 2, Fiscal Year 2023-2024
   4. Regulatory Update
      1. Mobile Optometric Office
      2. Continuing Education
      3. Implementation of AB 458
      4. Optometry Disciplinary Guidelines
      5. Optician Program Omnibus Regulatory Changes
      6. Dispensing Optician Disciplinary Guidelines
      7. Requirements for Glaucoma Certification
      8. Fees
8. Update and Possible Discussion and Action on 2023-24 Legislation
   1. AB 1028 (McKinnor) Reporting of crimes: mandated reporters
   2. AB 1570 (Low) Optometry: certification to perform advanced procedures
   3. SB 340 (Eggman) Medi-Cal: eyeglasses: Prison Industry Authority
9. Discussion and Possible Action on CSBO Amended Strategic Plan Supplemental Regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging


10. Future Agenda Items


11. Closed Session
    Pursuant to Government Code, section 11126, subd. (c)(3), the Board Will Meet in Closed Session for Discussion, Deliberation, and Possible Action on Disciplinary Matters

ADJOURNMENT

The mission of the California State Board of Optometry is to protect the health and safety of California consumers through licensing, registration, education, and regulation of the practice of Optometry and Opticianry.

Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. Items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers or to maintain a quorum. Meetings of the California State Board of Optometry and its committees are open to the public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act. Public comments will generally be taken on agenda items at the time the specific item is raised. Please respect time limits, which the Chairperson may request on an as-needed basis to accommodate all interested speakers and the full agenda.

The meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. To request disability-related accommodations, use the contact information below. Please submit your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting to help ensure the availability of the accommodation.

Contact Person: Erica Bautista
2450 Del Paso Road, Suite 105
Sacramento, CA 95834
916-575-7170
Erica.Bautista@dca.ca.gov