32-1724. Examination of applicants; time of
examination
A. Licensing examinations shall be conducted and graded according to rules
prescribed by the board. The board shall not grade examinations on a curve.
B. The board may give applicants a written examination on subjects currently being
taught in universities or colleges of optometry as well as on this state's statutes and
rules relating to the practice of optometry. In lieu of its written examination for
licensure, the board may accept documentation from the national board of examiners in
optometry that shows that an applicant has passed board designated parts of the national
board's examination. To receive a passing grade on a written examination administered by
the board, an applicant shall receive a grade of not less than seventy-five per cent on
the whole written examination and not less than fifty per cent in any one subject.
C. The board may give applicants a practical examination on subjects currently
being taught in universities or colleges of optometry and shall give an examination on
this state's statutes and rules relating to optometry. In lieu of its practical
examination for licensure, the board may accept documentation from the national board of
examiners in optometry that shows that the applicant has passed board designated parts of
the national board's examination. To receive a passing grade on a practical examination,
an applicant shall receive a grade of not less than seventy-five per cent.
D. Examinations shall be held at least once each year. Notice of examinations shall
be given not less than sixty days before the date of examination. The board shall adopt
rules to establish conditions under which an applicant who is unable to take the
examination and who notifies the board before the date fixed for the examination may take
the next examination.
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