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SF1623 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Dental hygienists licensure requirements modifications

Related bill: HF1752

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 1623, relates to health occupations and amends the licensure requirements for dental hygienists under Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 150A.06, subdivision 2.

Key Changes Proposed:

  1. Eligibility for Licensure:

    • Applicants must be of good moral character.
    • They must meet one of the following educational requirements:
      • Option 1: Graduate from a Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited dental hygiene program at a recognized institution, requiring a minimum of two academic years of education.
      • Option 2: Complete at least four years of postsecondary dental education from a foreign dental college and obtain a dental school diploma equivalent to a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.).

  2. Examination Requirements:

    • Applicants must pass the National Board of Dental Hygiene Examination.
    • They must also pass a board-approved clinical examination to assess competency.
    • Applicants must take and pass an examination on Minnesota laws and Board of Dentistry rules.
    • If an applicant fails the clinical examination twice, they must complete further board-specified education and training before reapplying.
    • A nonrefundable application fee can be charged for each attempt.

  3. Final Licensing Criteria:

    • If an applicant passes all required examinations, demonstrates professional ethical conduct, and fulfills all board requirements, they will be granted a dental hygienist license.

This bill expands licensure eligibility by allowing internationally trained dentists to apply for a dental hygienist license, provided they meet examination and training standards.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Updates to the academic and clinical examination requirements for dental hygienists."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No changes were made in removal of existing requirements."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the licensure requirements for dental hygienists under section 150A.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the good moral character requirement and examination procedures."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "150A.06"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional specification on where examinations for licensure are required."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No specific removals of text, but updates to procedure references might indirectly affect this section."
      ],
      "summary": "This section references examination procedures related to licensure.",
      "modified": [
        "Emphasizes examinations must be board-approved and the process for retaking examinations if failed."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "150A.03"
  }
]

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