This bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to clinical laboratory personnel, primarily by removing certain requirements and streamlining the licensure process. Specifically, it deletes the Department of Health's obligation to conduct examinations for licensure and to register clinical laboratory trainees, as well as the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel's role in approving training curricula. Additionally, the bill repeals the section concerning the approval of laboratory personnel training programs. It introduces new provisions that allow applicants for licensure as technologists or technicians who meet specific federal criteria to be deemed qualified for licensure without further examination.

Furthermore, the bill makes technical amendments to conform existing statutes to these changes and clarifies the definitions and fees associated with the licensure process. It establishes that the board will set fees for applications and renewals, ensuring they are adequate to support the board's operations. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 380 Filed: 483.809, 483.811, 483.800, 483.803